Plymouth University's News Feedhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/newsPlymouth University's News List60http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/images/uop-logo.gifPlymouth University's News Feedhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/newsInnovative composer appeals for iPad and iPhone owners to join him in music collaborationhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38436Owners of Apple iPads and iPhones are invited to be part of an open 'iOrchestra' next week and perform a large-scale composition by a University composer.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38436Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT First international client confirmed for new marine facility at Plymouth Universityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38390A British-Italian wave energy company has become the first international client to inwardly invest in Plymouth's burgeoning marine renewables sector.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38390Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT University sailor to train with Olympic squadhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38392A Plymouth University student is riding on the crest of a wave after being selected to train with some of the nation's golden generation of sailors.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38392Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Professor Iain Stewart reveals the power of plants in 'How to Grow a Planet' on the BBChttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38389Renowned geologist Professor Iain Stewart will demonstrate how plants are the "silent power" that has shaped the Earth, in a new three-part series for BBC2 starting next week. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38389Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University promotes Safer Internet Dayhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38339A series of fun activities and informative sessions encouraging people to surf cyberspace safely is being held at Plymouth University as part of Safer Internet Day.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38339Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Tremough Innovation Centre opens for businesshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38347A shipyard designer, a social enterprise tackling deforestation in South America, and a high-tech web architecture firm are among the first clients to move into Cornwall's new state-of-the-art business innovation facility.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38347Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT University academic explores his research into young people's behaviour online at inaugural lecturehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38304One of the country's leading experts on social responsibility in computing is set to deliver a keynote lecture this month into how young people behave online. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38304Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Hospitality experts come together to discuss future direction of industryhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38313The future of the hospitality industry is being put in the spotlight next week at a conference at Plymouth University.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38313Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Student sets sights on international contest after winning UK design accoladehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38290A collection of creative designs, including a semi-submersible speedboat and an all-terrain race vehicle, has secured a Plymouth University student first place in a prestigious UK competition.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38290Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Violin and subatomic particle duet set to be performed at leading UK particle physics labhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38293One of the world's leading physics laboratories is set to stage a unique musical duet between a violinist and radioactive subatomic particles later this month.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38293Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Transatlantic partnership creates new robotics postgraduate programmehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38294A new Masters programme for robotics has been unveiled, bringing together two respected institutions in the discipline on either side of the Atlantic.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38294Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT New research into how people process information could help those with learning disabilitieshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38285Preparing to act in a particular way can improve the way we process information, a Plymouth University academic has found.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38285Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University graduates share their tips on going back to naturehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38233Three resourceful graduates who took up a challenge issued by TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall to travel the British Isles and 'live off the land' have put pen to paper to share their experiences. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38233Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Founding partners of PCMD propose two medical schools and one dental school for South Westhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38218The region is set to benefit from not one, but two medical schools under proposals announced by University of Exeter and Plymouth University.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38218Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University student ranked sixth best longboard surfer in Europehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38212A mechanical engineering student is on the crest of a wave after realising his dream to become one of Europe's elite surfers.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38212Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth nature in the picture for photograph competitionhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38207Photographers with a keen eye for the flora and fauna of Plymouth are being invited to take part in a new competition being launched this month.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38207Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University ranked No. 1 for Graduate Schoolhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38191Plymouth University's Graduate School ranked first overall out of 35 universities in an international survey.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38191Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Atrium String Quartet returns to Plymouth in 2012http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38192A world-renowned Russian string quartet is set to make a return to Plymouth University to perform in the New Year.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38192Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Public invited to help shape Drake's Place as a community spacehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38133Plans to restore historic Drake's Place Gardens and Reservoir on North Hill, Plymouth, and bring the site back into the life of the community are taking another leap forward this week, with the launch of a public consultation.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38133Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Antony James receives 150 scholarshiphttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38159Olympic hopeful swimmer Antony James has become the first student to receive a special bursary from Plymouth University as part of its forthcoming 150th anniversary celebrations.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38159Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT UK groups set to benefit from €9m EU marine renewables fundhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38153A European Union cash boost for marine renewable energy is set to remove financial barriers to enable wider use of testing sites such as those at Plymouth University.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38153Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Business graduate forges link with the Met Officehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38134Come rain or shine, a Plymouth University graduate is set to launch a new clothing range with the Met Office.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38134Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth Students' Union win evaluation awardhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38149University of Plymouth Students' Union (UPSU) is proud to announce that it has been credited with a Bronze award in the Student Union Evaluation Initiative (SUEI).http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38149Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT University researcher showcases his work in Londonhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38131A Plymouth University researcher is set to get people's 'grey matter' working at the Science Museum in London this weekend.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38131Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ho Ho Ho with Plymouth University!http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38132A festive present has arrived early for a student after his design was chosen to front Plymouth University's Christmas e-card.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38132Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former student makes business out of retail therapyhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38118An events management graduate has bagged a good deal since leaving university thanks to the help of a local shopping centre.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38118Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Scientists set to gather at Plymouth University for global palaeontology conferencehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38115From the colouration of dinosaurs and the causes of their ultimate extinction to the evolution of mammals and the very present threat that climate change poses to our oceans: the 55th Annual Meeting of the Palaeontological Association is set to showcase a broad spectrum of research from scientists across the globe.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38115Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Personality clash: scientists discover 'bold' sea anemones excel at fightinghttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38076Scientists studying the behavioural traits of the common sea anemone have discovered that 'fortune favours the brave' when it comes to fighting and setting territorial disputes.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38076Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Students recognised for achieving against all oddshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38023Three students have been helped to realise their dreams after they gained sponsorship to attend Plymouth University through a national bursary scheme. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38023Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Indian entrepreneurs inject funding into student's safe syringe prototypehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38012An innovative 'safe syringe' designed by a graduate from Plymouth University has won the financial backing of Indian entrepreneurs after coming first in a prestigious global competition.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38012Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Budding writers celebrate with Plymouth Universityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38014Aspiring authors in four Plymouth schools will be celebrating their achievements this week after penning their first-ever books.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38014Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Olympic Torch Relay distance calculator earns Inspire mark for London 2012http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37995A new web tool that enables pupils to calculate and store the distance from their home or school to locations that the Olympic Torch Relay will pass through has been granted an Inspire mark by the London 2012 Inspire programme.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37995Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Scientists striving to put a human face on the robot generationhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37923Scientists at Plymouth University are studying the social interaction between humans and a specially-designed robot, in a project that could pave the way for a generation of more life-like androids. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37923Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Spinal Injuries Association secures Lottery funding for peer support servicehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37892A community-based peer support service for people who have recently sustained a spinal cord injury is set to be extended across England following a grant from the Big Lottery Fund.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37892Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Field trip to Poland puts students` designs in the spotlighthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37886Plymouth University architecture students are helping to redesign a Polish city.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37886Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT University celebrates Romanian culturehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37889Plymouth University will be celebrating Romanian culture through literature and dance this weekend.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37889Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University to be awarded Queen`s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Educationhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37836Plymouth University is to be awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in recognition of its world class marine and maritime research, teaching and training.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37836Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Leading UK judge to present annual law lecturehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37870The UK's most senior family law judge is to deliver this year's Pilgrim Fathers Lecture at Plymouth University.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37870Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT University helps British Art Show 7 `moove` onhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37871Plymouth University's digital expertise has been drawn upon for a 'mooving' farewell as the UK's biggest contemporary arts event draws to a close in the city.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37871Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Exploring marine animal behaviour at Plymouth Universityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37858Marine experts will be delving into the depths of animal behaviour at a free public event this month.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37858Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth student set to follow in Scott`s polar footstepshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37835A University student whose grandfather used to tell him stories of the exploits of the legendary explorer Captain Scott will follow in his footsteps after winning a national competition to take part in an expedition to Antarctica.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37835Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Stem Group and Plymouth University launch the annual Business IT Survey for the South Westhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37850Plymouth University and Stem Group (a Plymouth-based IT company) have teamed up to create an annual survey aimed at researching and evaluating the use of IT in businesses within the South West of England.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37850Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Academics` work is not lost in translationhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37851A landmark publishing project which is translating the 20 most culturally important works of writing in Romania into English has been recognised by a prestigious international literary festival.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37851Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University to manage Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centrehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37852Plymouth University has been confirmed as the operator of the new multi-million pound international innovation facility focussed upon the health and wellbeing sector in Cornwall.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37852Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT New national social enterprise network launched at Plymouth Universityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37825A new government and industry-backed national network, which will support social enterprise and help higher education institutions grow sustainable businesses, has been launched at Plymouth University this week. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37825Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University invests £8.5m in Cornwall health educationhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37828Cornwall's future doctors, dentists and other frontline health professionals are to benefit from a new multimillion pound development at the county's premier health education hub.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37828Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT International students awarded scholarships for academic excellencehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37807International students from across the globe have been awarded scholarships by Plymouth University in recognition of their academic excellence.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37807Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth student wins RELAYS Volunteer Awardhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37808A student volunteer from Plymouth University has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to volunteering in sport at the 2011 RELAYS Volunteer Awards. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37808Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Allotment plots a greener future for Plymouth studentshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37819Plymouth University students are ploughing their way to a greener healthier future in search of 'The Good Life'.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37819Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Prehistoric discovery for intrepid Plymouth studentshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37793Plymouth University students have unearthed rare dinosaur bones while on a field trip to Spain.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37793Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth students host `money matters` schools road showhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37724Plymouth University students and staff will be 'telling it straight' to local sixth formers on how to manage their budgets when they start higher education.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37724Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth Enterprise Week celebrates sustainable successhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37718A celebration of social enterprise and sustainability will be at the heart of Plymouth's programme for Global Entrepreneurship Week this month.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37718Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Open your mind to the study options on offer with Plymouth Universityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37700Plymouth University is set to showcase its array of study opportunities when it hosts its winter Postgraduate and Professional Open Evening.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37700Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Cornwall Enterprise Programmehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37704Cornwall's business leaders are gearing up for a series of inspirational conferences being staged right across the county over the coming weeks. Internationally renowned entrepreneurs such as Lord Digby Jones; Laura Tenison MBE (Founder JoJo Maman Bebe); Deirdre Bounds (Founder i-to-i); Margaret Manning (Founder Reading Room); Sahar Hashemi (Founder Coffee Republic) and serial entrepreneur BJ Cunningham are presenting at the launch of an exciting new programme for Cornish entrepreneurs. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37704Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University turns competition green with envy after major sustainability successhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37706Plymouth University has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability and the green agenda after it won a coveted Green Gown Award in London last night.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37706Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT MP joins city debate on global recessionhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37680The Conservative MP Oliver Colvile will join a discussion on global recession being hosted by a local debating forum. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37680Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Half of British workforce ill-treated in past two yearshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37664One million Britons experienced workplace violence in the last two years, while millions more were subjected to intimidation, humiliation and rudeness, new research has shown. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37664Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT University launches HE taster course for injured servicemenhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37651Plymouth University has launched the first HE taster course specifically designed to create skills and career development pathways for injured servicemen and women.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37651Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT University sailing teams set to make a big splash at annual eventhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37632For the second year running, Plymouth will host teams from across the country in the British Universities & Colleges Sport Fleet Racing National Championships.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37632Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Cockleshell Heroeshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37648Research by a Plymouth graduate has shed new light on the World War II Cockleshell Heroes raid, which will be screened on national television this week.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37648Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Exploring new opportunities with Plymouth Universityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37625Plymouth University is breaking new ground after announcing that a renowned polar adventurer has joined the institution as its explorer-in-residence.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37625Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Psychology students to benefit from e-ngaging new digital book dealhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37568First-year psychology students at Plymouth University are taking advantage of an innovative digital book deal, believed to be the first of its kind in the higher education sector.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37568Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Santander partnership paves the way for nearly £200,000 worth of scholarships for Plymouth Universityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37558Students and staff at Plymouth University will be able to apply for nearly £200,000 worth of scholarships over the course of the next three years thanks to a partnership with the banking group Santander.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37558Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Funding boost allows student to showcase her work to an Olympic audiencehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37565A fine arts student has secured a £50,000 grant from the Arts Council England to create an innovative underwater performance using a self-propelled wheelchair.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37565Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT A view to the history of Plymouth through a shop windowhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37567'Plymouth through the ages' has been captured by University Arts students in a stunning city centre illustration display to coincide with the UK's biggest contemporary art exhibition.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37567Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Muse donationhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37550A donation by rock superstars Muse is set to be 'music to the ears' for arts students at Plymouth University.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37550Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University pledges support for Marine Centrehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37553This month, Plymouth University's Marine Institute have committed to financial support for Wembury Marine Centre for the next three years to help continue its popular range of educational and outreach work.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37553Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth documentary captures treasure trove under the seahttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37541A documentary delving into a local man's underwater world is set to be showcased at Plymouth University, to coincide with the prestigious British Art Show 7.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37541Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT National recognition for outstanding partnership between Bombardier and Plymouth Universityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37474A strategic project between Plymouth University and rail technology giants Bombardier Transportation, which led to the creation of a revolutionary new safety system, has been recognised with a prestigious national award by the Technology Strategy Board.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37474Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT How many grains of sand are there on a beach? http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37475A team of leading international scientists has begun one of the most comprehensive studies on a sandy beach in the UK and will address the question 'how many grains of sand move up and down the beach under different waves'.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37475Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT £230k boost for UK university social enterprise traininghttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37472Plymouth University is set to provide improved business skills training for social enterprises, thanks to a European cash injection.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37472Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Reducing drug waste in the environmenthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37467In a letter to the science journal Nature this week, Professor Michael Depledge from the European Centre for Environment & Human Health warns about the rising levels of pharmaceuticals in our environment.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37467Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT First class bid leads to new University Technical School for Cityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37470Plymouth has received a resounding endorsement for a bid that will see it awarded considerable funding to create a brand new type of school that will focus on technical subjects for 14 to 19 year olds. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37470Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth named as `world-class` universityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37440Plymouth has been named as one of the top 350 universities in the world, ranked at 318.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37440Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Teaching the leaders of tomorrowhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37412From presenting on radio to becoming a student parliamentarian along with a host of volunteering opportunities - Plymouth University's Open Day is set to showcase the vast array of extra-curricular activities the institution has to offer.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37412Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Innovative idea could help underwater explorationhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37406A PhD student's innovative design for a robotic fish that could aid underwater exploration has earned him the chance to showcase his idea to industry experts around the world.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37406Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Olympic prize on offer to festival goershttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37408Digital arts enthusiasts are being offered the chance to have their work showcased in a spectacular 360 arena during the Olympic and Paralympic events in Weymouth next year.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37408Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT New Chair of the Board appointed at Tamar Science Parkhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37337Following a national recruitment campaign and an intensive selection process, prominent businessman Simon Chamberlain has been appointed as Chair of the Tamar Science Park (TSP) Board. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37337Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Experts warn of global piracy threat on World Maritime Dayhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37289Leading maritime experts will expose the rising threat of piracy as Plymouth University marks World Maritime Day. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37289Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Universities need recognition as essential to government`s growth plans http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37246Plymouth University and University Alliance has published, 'Growing the Future: universities leading, changing and creating the regional economy,' which argues that the government needs to take steps to ensure that universities are central to its growth strategy. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37246Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Looking back in order to predict the future of marine ecosystemshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37247The future sustainability of food production in the seas will be the topic for discussion at the 25th annual Plymouth Marine Science Lecture at Plymouth University this week.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37247Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University launches new faculty for social wellbeing environmenthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37244Plymouth University has launched a new interdisciplinary teaching and research faculty with the pledge that it will work with partners to address a broad social wellbeing agenda.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37244Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University hosts first global gathering of occupational therapistshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37451Renowned occupational scientists and therapists from around the world have gathered for the first ever conference of its kind at Plymouth University.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37451Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Scientists air new views on how oxygenation affects aquatic lifehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37230Recent work at Plymouth University on how animals breathe underwater suggests that decreases in water quality and oxygenation will have an even greater impact on the diversity of aquatic life than was previously thought.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37230Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT University names Babcock International Group PLC as top employer at its annual enterprise celebrationshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37233Babcock International Group PLC has been crowned as the best employer in the region at Plymouth University's 2011 Vice-Chancellor's Enterprise Awards ceremony.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37233Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT University students set to benefit from new partnershiphttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37210Chemistry students at Plymouth University are set to be offered expert career development advice thanks to a partnership agreement with the largest chemical society in Europe.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37210Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Scientist to be sealed plant-filled "bell jar" at the Eden Project for BBC photosynthesis experimenthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37215Scientist and television Presenter Professor Iain Stewart is to take part in a unique experiment to demonstrate the importance of plants to human survival.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37215Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Family nature event makes bugs counthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37224Do you know your leaf hoppers from your devil's coach horse? Come along and get up close to nature and meet the city's minibeasts at a family fun day this Saturday.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37224Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University plankton expert honoured for microscopic photohttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37205A world-renowned scientist from Plymouth University, whose stunning images of microscopic aquatic life have repeatedly captured the public's imagination, is among a select group to be featured in an exhibition by the Royal Photographic Society.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37205Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT University issues invitation to community groups for research workshophttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37183Plymouth University has launched its 2011-12 Community Research Awards with an invitation to community groups, charities and social enterprises to join them at a special workshop event.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37183Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sir Ranulph Fiennes plots course for Plymouth University`s Graduation Weekhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37185Renowned explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and television presenter Phillip Schofield are to be honoured for their achievements as part of Plymouth University's graduation week. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37185Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The world`s fastest robot to line up alongside techno-wonders in university science showcasehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37186The fastest robot in the world will be among the many technological wonders taking centre stage at a special exhibition of university research on the Hoe next week.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37186Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Marine experts pool their thoughts about managing the seashttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37187The question on how we can manage our seas in the future will be up for discussion at a new annual marine conference to be held in Plymouth next week.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37187Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University reveals programme to Generate, Motivate, Activate student sporting opportunitieshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37184A new National Lottery-funded initiative has launched aiming to encourage university students and members of the public in Devon and Cornwall to 'give sport a go'.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37184Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Physiotherapy students to encourage workers to put their back into office exercisehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38095Physiotherapy students from Plymouth University will be running exercise sessions this week to show office workers in the city how they can keep fit from the confines of their own desks.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38095Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Academic reveals i-opening results in online security surveyhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37153A national survey of young social network users in Britain has revealed that an alarming percentage openly provide their personal information on the internet.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37153Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Robot athlete brings World Championship gold to Britain and Plymouth Universityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37138Move over Usain Bolt - there is a new record-breaking world champion runner on the blocks!http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37138Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University short-listed for two prestigious national higher education awardshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37139A university music festival that has championed cutting edge composition and attracted innovative performances to the South West has been nominated for a prestigious higher education award. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37139Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University to host topical debate on social unrest and government policyhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37140The assertion by Prime Minister David Cameron that everyone has a part to play in "mending our broken society" will be examined in a free public debate at Plymouth University this month.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37140Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University hits the right note at Rock Assemblyhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37118Student ambassadors didn't miss a beat at a music and education concert to give out information about Plymouth University.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37118Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Your Idea Our Healthhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37088The importance of innovation to the future of healthcare in the country is set to go under the microscope at a conference at Plymouth University next month.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37088Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Student drops anchor in Plymouth to take up his first year at Universityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37093One new student is no fish out of water as he plans to arrive in Plymouth on his yacht to take up his first year on an Ocean Yachting degree.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37093Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University makes waves on cruise managementhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37094Delegates from around the world have attended a prestigious cruise management conference at Plymouth University - the first of its kind in Europe.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37094Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Shell Shock! Damage to marine ecosystems revealed as CO2 emissions continue to risehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37022A team of marine experts is helping predict the future of coastal ecosystems after discovering that warming temperatures may exacerbate ocean acidification.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37022Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth applications at record levelshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36948With record applications for a fifth year running, Plymouth University is gearing up to help prospective students find the right course for their future.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36948Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Shanghai students enjoy Plymouth hospitalityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36925Fifty nine students from China have been spending August at Plymouth University as part of a summer exchange programme.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36925Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chernobyl children take the helm at Universityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36910Children from the former Soviet province of Chernobyl have taken the helm at Plymouth University during a special visit to the UK.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36910Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT University helps to serve up a healthy optionhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36889A farmer is helping Plymouth University to sow the seeds for healthy eating by providing his crop for sale on the campus.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36889Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT New Marine Commercial Directorhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36858A former submarine navigator has joined Plymouth University with a remit to steer the institution's marine expertise into new commercial waters.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36858Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Boosting skills and broadening horizonshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36835Students from two local schools have been getting a taste of life in the workplace after spending a summer working at Plymouth University.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36835Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Student`s dream job with sun, sea, sand and Branson!http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36784A Plymouth University student has landed her dream job working on a tropical island paradise for the 'king of the entrepreneurs'. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36784Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth scientists breathe new life into oxygen theory behind giant dragonfly extinctionhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36798With a wingspan of 75cm and a voracious appetite, giant dragonflies dominated the Carboniferous skies of 300 million years ago.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36798Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Art student is top of his classhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36792A Plymouth University art student has been honoured with a title after his name to recognise his professionalism in his chosen field.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36792Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Pool Innovation Centre comes of age with first anniversaryhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36785The revolutionary business facility at the heart of Cornwall's bid to nurture and support economic development in the heartlands of the county is now home to more than 30 new companies with a combined turnover of £15.5m.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36785Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Landmark Graduationhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36716This year sees the first graduating cohort from the Peninsula Dental School and the largest graduating cohort so far from the Peninsula Medical School.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36716Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Vince Cable launches Plymouth University and Western Morning News Regional Growth Fund projecthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36678Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Vince Cable, has personally launched the country's first successful Regional Growth Fund bid to come from a university.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36678Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Learning lessons from the financial crisishttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36673A financial services expert says banking sector regulators are focusing too much on designing complex solutions to reducing the impact of future crises - rather than trying to prevent them in the first place.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36673Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Creative company going for gold at Olympic open weekendhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36698A mobile arena which will entertain the masses during the 2012 Olympics will be launched at an open weekend in Weymouth this month.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36698Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University pledges millions to student support programmehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36617Plymouth University has confirmed it will be investing over £8.5m in new student support measures and improvements to its widening participation programme.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36617Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT University praises partner schools after outstanding OFSTEDhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36583Plymouth University has praised the support and work of its 740 partner primary and secondary schools after it was rated as an Outstanding Provider by OFSTED for its teacher education and training..http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36583Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT `Brave thinker of our time` joins Plymouth Universityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36521An academic lauded in the same breath as Barack Obama as 'one of the brave thinkers of our time' is joining Plymouth University.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36521Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT University hosts a Primary careers eventhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36551Pupils from the North Prospect area of Plymouth will be given the chance to swap the school classroom for a university lecture hall for the day.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36551Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth awarded £7.31 million to improve sustainable travelhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36553Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced that Plymouth has been successful in two funding bids to deliver transport improvements in the city. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36553Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Celebrating success - Plymouth University reveals nominations for Vice-Chancellor`s Enterprise Awardshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36520Plymouth based Babcock Marine and the Marine Biological Association are two of the four finalists in the running for the 2011 Vice-Chancellor's Enterprise Awards Employer of the Year title which last year was won by the NHS. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36520Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ocean Driftershttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36458An astonishing exhibition about plankton that effectively shrinks people to the size of a grain of rice is to open in London.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36458Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Student`s design will front top Plymouth literary festivhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36955A typographic student has won a design competition to create the imagery for a prestigious literary festival next year.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36955Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Christelle clear for chart successhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36493A nursing student could be swapping medical charts for music ones after performing at five of this year's Race for Life events in London. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36493Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Understanding and Promoting the Value of Older Agehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36494The issue of how society treats its older generation will be among many topical questions discussed at an international gerontology conference at Plymouth University this week.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36494Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT University works with European partners to pave way for clean energyhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36479A pioneering marine research and engineering project could pave the way towards providing clean energy.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36479Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University student scoops top title in industry awardhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36460A Plymouth University student has scooped an important prize in a national property industry competition, the Association of Women in Property (WiP) National Student Awards. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36460Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT University lecturer scoops accolade for illustrationhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36455A Plymouth University lecturer has been ranked in the top ten of best book illustrators in the UK. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36455Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University to steer maritime research in the UAE http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36425The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding has paved the way for one of the country's leading providers of marine and maritime higher education to export its expertise and develop new programmes for the United Arab Emirates.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36425Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT University exhibits Year 8 students artworkhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36427Local school students with a flair for art will be showcasing their work in an exhibition at the University.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36427Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth University rises in national rankingshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36421Plymouth University has seen its performance improve for the third year running in a leading independent assessment of institutions around the country.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36421Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Art students spring into actionhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36392A budding idea to set up a sustainable allotment in a local primary school as part of an Art project has blossomed into reality.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36392Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT New college for switched on technology studentshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36386Plymouth is in a race to secure funding to create a new state-of-the-art technical college that will focus on marine engineering, advanced manufacturing and other specialist subjects as well as innovation and enterprise, now said to be the future of the UK's economy and industry.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36386Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT University hosts unique forum to safeguard the marine environmenthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36387Plymouth University is set to host the first think tank of its kind to help ensure the sustainable use of the marine environment.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36387Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Experience a taste of University life at summer Open Dayhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36384Fees and funding will be the main focus as thousands of prospective students attend this year's summer open day held by Plymouth University.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36384Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT University`s research receives national acclaimhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36343Plymouth University has been hailed for the excellence, relevance and impact of its research on society and the environment in a new national report.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36343Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT University helps assess local water quality in major surveyhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36345'Citizen science' was in action when green-fingered youngsters investigated local water quality by establishing what creatures were lurking in the depths of a pond at one of Plymouth's main nature reserves.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36345Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT University 'innovation catalyst` pledges £13m regional economy boosthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36118Plymouth University's Vice-Chancellor vows to work with the city and region as a 'catalyst for innovation'. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36118Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth students reveal designs for life-changing productshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36289An innovative 'safe syringe' and a printer that produces picture postcard copies of text messages and emails for those uncomfortable with the social media age have received international recognition thanks to a pair of student designers.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36289Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Musician hits the right note to land top awardhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36290A student who struck a chord with judges to land a coveted national music award for his acoustic guitar skills has thanked the University of Plymouth for helping in his meteoric rise.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36290Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Student body boarder making waveshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36293A University of Plymouth student is riding on the crest of a wave after beating some of the biggest names in the body boarding scene to land a coveted national prize.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36293Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sir Ian Wrigglesworth encourages business to bid for Regional Growth Fundhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36281Sir Ian Wrigglesworth will be in Plymouth at a road show to promote the second round of the Regional Growth Fund and encourage bidders to compete for a share of £950m.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36281Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Explorer Antony Jinman braves dragons to win 2011 Business Ideas Challengehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36266Explorer Antony Jinman has plotted a new course for his innovative educational enterprise after winning the University of Plymouth 2011 Business Ideas Challenge.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36266Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth city educators share their knowledge with students in Indiahttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38094A University of Plymouth PhD student has been sharing ideas with colleges in India after organising a successful delegation to the country.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38094Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Students showcase their work in an end of year finalehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36268The creative talents of arts students - from architects to illustrators - will be unveiled to the public in a special exhibition at the University of Plymouth from this weekend.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36268Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Dr Steve Boorman to visit ECEHHhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36270Lead on the NHS Health and Wellbeing review, Dr Steve Boorman, will visit The European Centre for Environment and Human Health (ECEHH) on Monday 20th June 2011.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36270Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth and RNLI partner up to research rip currentshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36265The University of Plymouth has teamed up with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to carry out a world-leading scientific investigation into the phenomena of rip currents, which are strong seaward-flowing currents that frequently occur on beaches and present a major hazard to bathers.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36265Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A University research fellow broadens his horizonshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36258Students at a school in the City are benefiting from the knowledge of a post doctoral research fellow from the University of Plymouth.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36258Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth enters commercialisation agreement with Frontier IPhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36193The University of Plymouth has engaged commercialisation specialists Frontier IP as a strategic partner in the development of its intellectual property.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36193Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Teaching approaches that help to build resilience to extremism among young peoplehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36243Teaching professionals have been identified as having a key role in providing a safe environment for young people to build up resilience to extremism, a report has found.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36243Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Celebrating students` work in the communityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36127The University of Plymouth has celebrated the achievements of those students who have taken part in community-engagement projects and entrepreneurial competitions in order to develop their skills.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36127Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT MEP sees University`s acclaimed research in actionhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36125Giles Chichester, MEP for South West England, has visited the University of Plymouth to see some of its world-leading research in action and explore its marine and navigation heritage.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36125Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Captain Scott`s final journey captured during conference tributehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36117Newly-restored archive footage of Captain Robert Scott's ill-fated expedition to the Antarctic will be screened at a special event honouring one of Plymouth's most famous sons.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36117Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Florence Nightingale meets Dragon`s Den at 2011 Nursing Challengehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36119A nursing student's idea to help medical staff communicate better with patients from overseas has won her a Dragon's Den-style competition.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36119Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT University hosts a top criminology and law conferencehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36112A prestigious criminology and law conference being held at the University of Plymouth will consider and debate the highly topical subject of the sentencing, treatment and resettlement of young offenders who go into custody.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36112Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Architecture students exhibit their work at a London Galleryhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36107A summer collection at a London gallery will feature work from University of Plymouth Architecture students and their counterparts from Gdansk Technical University.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36107Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Law students mooting successhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36089A team of students from the University of Plymouth are celebrating after they triumphed to win the final of a prestigious law competition.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36089Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Podiatry and physiotherapy students Half Marathonhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36082Podiatry and physiotherapy students from the University of Plymouth's Faculty of Health will be on hand to bring relief to sore legs and feet at this year's Half Marathon.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36082Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Eco-friendly youngsters are top of the treehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36068Green-fingered youngsters are set to help preserve the environment in Plymouth for future generations.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36068Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth to Feature in Student Enterprise and Incubation National Research Tourhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36071On Tuesday 31 May, The University of Plymouth will play host to The National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs (NACUE) and Lloyds Banking Group as they conduct a tour of Britain in the largest ever consultation of students and graduate entrepreneurs with the aim of understanding their views on enterprise, entrepreneurship and university incubation services. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36071Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth academics feature in Blue Skies thinkinghttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36066The University of Plymouth's pioneering enterprise approach has been featured in a new book about higher education.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36066Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT University helps graduate job-hunters stand out from the crowdhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36057Graduates are set to be given access to top tips and networking opportunities to help them gain a strong foothold on the career ladder.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36057Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Students enterprise their way to successhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36059From creating a 'Medi-belt' for doctors to educating children on the streets of Marrakesh - the pioneering work of students has been recognised at a special awards ceremony.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36059Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT League table reveals degrees of success for University of Plymouthhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36053The University of Plymouth is now ranked among the top 20 institutions in the country across 10 of its subject areas according to a national league table published this week.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36053Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT University to host higher education advisers conferencehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36054The University of Plymouth is set to host a special conference which will provide advice and guidance to institutions working in the higher education sector.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36054Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT University students showcase their workhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36030From Jane Austen to Thai Chai - University of Plymouth students will be showing off their artistic talents to the public at a special event this week.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36030Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Carnival atmosphere at University`s Open House celebrationhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36038A whole host of free activities will be on offer when the University of Plymouth joins in the celebrations during one of the biggest community days in the city's calendar.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36038Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mini tornado set to go down a storm at climate eventhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36026People can get up close to a real mini tornado when a climate roadshow hits the University of Plymouth.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36026Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth launches first regional dementia alliancehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36006Businesses and organisations are signing up to a new local alliance devoted to dealing with dementia - the first of its kind in the country.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36006Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Egypt still ranks in the top destination wish listhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36009The civil unrest in Egypt has done little to diminish its lure as a leading destination for British tourists according to research due to be published next month.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36009Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Degrees of success for University of Plymouth studentshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36023A national campaign to highlight the important role universities are playing in delivering work-ready graduates into the economy has been launched at the Houses of Parliament.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36023Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Faculty gives much needed equipment to Tanzanian Universityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35906The University of Plymouth has forged links with an institution in Africa by providing spare equipment to help in its development.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35906Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Unlocking Cornish Potentialhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36055An Unlocking Cornish Potential (UCP) graduate is crediting the training and mentoring package she received as part of the project as the key to her "changing the culture" at a well known Cornish resort. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36055Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT University hosts major tribute to city explorer Scotthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35889Plymouth is set to pay homage to the heroic achievements of renowned polar explorer Captain Robert Scott - one of the city's most famous sons.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35889Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Celebrating the Chinese cultural melting pothttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36040Culture vultures are set to swoop on a Chinese Festival when it hits Plymouth.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36040Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth rises in the national rankingshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35830The University of Plymouth has climbed 12 places in a major national league table for Higher Education.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35830Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT University postal service receives international stamp of approvalhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35793The University of Plymouth has become one of the first organisations in the country to receive a gold-standard international accreditation at the first attempt for its postal services.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35793Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT University welcomes Fairtrade re-accreditationhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35755The University of Plymouth has been recognised for encouraging staff and students to make ethical choices when buying food and drink by having its Fairtrade status re-accredited.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35755Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth forges partnership with Santanderhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35893The University of Plymouth has signed a 3-year agreement with Santander, one of world's largest banks, to provide support for the University community.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35893Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Student rowers outpace ferry across the Channelhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35735Student rowers proved they were oar-some by winning a challenge to beat a ferry travelling from France to Plymouth and raise money for charity.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35735Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Students up for top social enterprise awardhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35734A team of students from the University of Plymouth has become the only 'rookie' entry to qualify for the national finals of a major social enterprise initiative.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35734Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth to manage Tremough Innovation Centrehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35771The University of Plymouth has been confirmed as the operator of the new £13m Tremough Innovation Centre (TIC) in Cornwall.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35771Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Making a splash at Water Sports Festivalhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35698There will be thrills, spills and fun for all at a special water sports activities day set against the stunning backdrop of Plymouth's coastline.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35698Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT University hosts International Research Forum on Guided Tourshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35684People from the tourism, business and arts industries are invited to a forum at the University of Plymouth to share their ideas on what they think a guided tour is.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35684Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Inspirational student receives regional volunteer awardhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35645A student has received national recognition for the way she has overcome a serious visual impairment to carry out inspirational community work across Devon and Cornwall.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35645Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Great reaction to chemistry event for local schoolshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36042Dozens of local youngsters will be donning goggles and laboratory jackets and mixing chemicals during an event to raise awareness about the joys of chemistry.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36042Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Students vying for `Oscars` of illustation professionhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36043The creative juices of a talented crop of students from the University of Plymouth have been flowing with several shortlisted for a top industry award in the 'Oscars' of the illustration profession.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36043Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Free arts workshops for people with disabilitieshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36044People with disabilities who have a passion for the arts and want to develop their talents and help shape Plymouth's culture are encouraged to get involved in a series of free practical workshops.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36044Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Funding boost to get more students playing sporthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36045The University of Plymouth has received a major cash injection to provide significant investment in sports activities and healthy living.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36045Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Baroness Wilcox meets next generation of engineers at University of Plymouthhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36056Intellectual Property Minister Baroness Wilcox has made a special return to the City of Plymouth to see how its university is helping to lead economic growth and development - and meet some of the students who are hoping to become its next generation of talent.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36056Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Bee farmland activity research gives academics a buzzhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35650Certain crops influence the number of bees in farmland habitats, according to groundbreaking new research by the University of Plymouth.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35650Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Students hoping to follow in the footsteps of Captain Scott of the Antarctichttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35642A pair of budding explorers from the University of Plymouth are hoping to follow in the footsteps of Captain Robert Scott of the Antarctic after making it through to the final ten of a national competition.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35642Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Significant gap between best and worst Maths Trainee Teachers in England revealed in new studyhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35643A significant gap between the best and worst maths trainee teachers in England has been revealed in new research published today (22nd March 2011). This applies to both general Primary trainee teachers and to Secondary specialist trainee maths teachers. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35643Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Hunt on for entrepreneurial talenthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35672The hunt is on to unearth up-and-coming entrepreneurial talent in the South West and celebrate enterprise success.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35672Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cracking ideas were brought to the table at the University of Plymouthhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35635Pupils from Ivybridge Community College have been crowned the winners of this year's Great Egg Race as part of the University of Plymouth's National Science Week.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35635Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT University students indulge in the spirit of colourhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35636The University of Plymouth's Hindu Society staged a colourful event to mark the start of spring.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35636Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Students get smart with a technology partnershiphttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35435The University of Plymouth has become the first Higher Education Institution to enter into a special educational partnership with the information technology giant IBM. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35435Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT University student gets `on his bike` to bring films to the South Westhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35437A University of Plymouth student will be taking to the road this summer to showcase his pedal-powered cinema. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35437Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT International recognition of University of Plymouth researchhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35419A marine research consortium that includes a University of Plymouth team led by Dr Jason Hall-Spencer has just received a €3.5million grant from the European Commission to fund vital research into the effects of ocean acidification.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35419Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Students set to jump on board Cornwall surf competitionhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35427Student surfers from across Devon and Cornwall will be heading to Newquay this weekend to take part in a special surf competition and marine sports showcase. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35427Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT University`s royal seal of approvalhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35373An African prince has given the University of Plymouth the royal seal of approval after visiting to discuss how it could work with organisations in his country to help improve economic growth and social wellbeing there. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35373Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Competition is on the horizon for Cruise Management Studenthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35360A University of Plymouth Business School student has been shortlisted to win a place on a prestigious catering and hospitality forum. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35360Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT University`s own `Zorro` picks up goldhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35322The University can lay claim to having its very own Zorro after a student won a prestigious national fencing competition. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35322Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Creatures from the deep exposedhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35323An academic from the University of Plymouth has helped unravel the largely unexplored weird and wonderful world of deep-sea marine life.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35323Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT University`s ambitious project making waves in marine and maritime industryhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35301A groundbreaking project which will see the University of Plymouth making real waves in the marine and maritime industry is taking shape.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35301Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Master your own education at the University of Plymouthhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35306A number of new courses will be showcased at the University of Plymouth's Spring Postgraduate and Professional open evening.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35306Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Acclaimed dramatist helps students plot their futurehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35874Writer and dramatist Tina Pepler is set to continue her work with students at the University of Plymouth for a third year. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35874Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Groundbreaking research finds small farms are sustainablehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35881Smallholdings of ten acres or less can provide viable and highly sustainable livelihoods. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35881Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Narrative and Built Heritagehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35256A conference to bridge the gap between the film and heritage industries is being offered at the University of Plymouth.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35256Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Train naminghttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35248The 'University of Plymouth' has started providing a vital link for rail passengers across the South West and beyond. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35248Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Academic top of podium for sustainability work on Olympicshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35883An academic is 'going for gold' and aiming to put the University at the top of the podium after looking at how sustainability is engrained in planning the Olympic Games. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35883Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Research uncovers new threat from harmful algaehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35231Harmful algae could be producing substances which affect reproduction in organisms with similar genetic characteristics as humans according to groundbreaking new research. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35231Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT From global warming to the Olympic Games: University of Plymouth to stage Festival of Researchhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35209Two of the country's most recognised academics are set to host topical public addresses as part of a festival devoted to research at the University of Plymouth. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35209Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Artists paint the picture for potential studentshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35211A host of established artists are set to attend a careers showcase to provide up-and-coming art students with valuable employability advice. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35211Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Groundbreaking research helps sports stars manage bodieshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35215Top sportsmen and women are set to get the lowdown on the best ways to wind down and manage their bodies between rigorous competitive action and training, thanks to groundbreaking new research from the University of Plymouth. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35215Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth students meet volunteers at Refugees First to discuss research projecthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35184Twenty five business administration and finance students have paid a visit to a leading refugee organisation in Plymouth as part of a special community project.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35184Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth to host city teaching fairhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35186Members of the public who might be interested in a career in education are being invited to a specialist teaching fair at the University of Plymouth next month.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35186Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Can marine life adapt to global change?http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35193A team of researchers from the University of Plymouth, the Marine Biological Association of the UK and the Plymouth Marine Laboratory have conducted an exciting new study looking into the potential effect of climate change on marine life, and how marine animals may be able to adapt to future environmental scenarios. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35193Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT University celebrates 400th anniversary of Biblehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35195BBC Two religious presenter Diarmaid MacCulloch is one of five guest speakers marking the 400th anniversary of the King James version of the Bible, with Peninsula Arts at the University of Plymouth. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35195Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Recollections of Plymouth in the Blitzhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35217Two very different faces of wartime Plymouth will be recounted by local historians during a public event marking the 70th anniversary of the Blitz.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35217Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Enterprising Academic - University of Plymouth to host Dragon`s Den business experthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35251A leading business trainer and founding member of the Dragon's Den panel is to visit the University of Plymouth to give an inspiring talk to academics. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35251Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The University of Plymouth recognises role of Optometry in meeting public health needs in the South Westhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35183The South West region has experienced the most rapid population growth in the UK over the last 20 year and is the region with the highest proportion of elderly (>65 years) people (ONS). http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35183Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Acclaimed writer teams up with marine scientists thanks to Leverhulme Trust Awardhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35176An award-winning writer and broadcaster is to work alongside scientists and researchers at the University of Plymouth after being appointed as the artist-in-residence for its Marine Institute.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35176Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Students make a bid for an `auction` packed charity eveninghttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35169A BBC programme auctioneer will be helping Event Management students raise money for charity. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35169Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT University Challengehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35168The University of Plymouth has been selected to appear on the BBC's long-standing quiz show University Challenge for the first time.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35168Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT University explores the Poleshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35140Renowned polar explorer Antony Jinman will be giving one of three exciting talks about the Arctic and Antarctic regions at an open evening.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35140Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Bikers` chain reaction on campushttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35138Daredevils are set for an adrenaline rush when they compete at a downhill urban mountain biking event.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35138Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth students are `on the right track`http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35118Students at the University of Plymouth have used the local rail network as the inspiration behind a design project.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35118Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT University Professor exhibits photographs at the Tate Britainhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35073A professor from the University of Plymouth has taken his place alongside famous British artists such as Turner, Constable and Blake after his photography was chosen for a new exhibition at the Tate Britain.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35073Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Design experts return to Plymouth to inspire studentshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35094Experts from the UK design industry are set to visit the University of Plymouth to share priceless insider knowledge and experience with students hoping to follow in their footsteps.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35094Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth Business School welcomes a guest speakerhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34991With all eyes on the economy, advertising revolutionist Rory Sutherland will feature as the guest speaker at the University of Plymouth's Business School. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34991Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT A team of researchers hope to come out smelling of roseshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34983Researchers at the University of Plymouth are giving away free bottles of flower essences to discover why some people benefit more than others from this type of complementary therapy.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34983Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT BBC presenter Iain Stewart to host prize-giving eventhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34987BBC presenter and University of Plymouth geoscientist Professor Iain Stewart will be hosting a special prize-giving event with children from schools across the country as part of a national census initiative. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34987Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT i-Opening artworkhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34973A web technology expert is using the power of this generation's smartphones to create an i-opening new art project.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34973Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Gateway to Employability for Tourism & Hospitality studentshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34894Students studying Tourism & Hospitality were offered the chance to mingle with industry insiders this week at an employment fair and seminars specifically tailored to them. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34894Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Question Time for Tourism & Hospitality studentshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34895Students studying BSc (Hons) Hospitality Management at the University of Plymouth were recently given the opportunity to question some of the regions top hoteliers in a Question Time style lecture. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34895Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Business School students take to the stage in Suttonhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34898A group of final year university students have 'set the stage' for a local community after working with a charity to improve valuable facilities. For more information, please see the press release below.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34898Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Pool Innovation Centre shatters forecasts with early successhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34883A revolutionary facility created to stimulate economic growth and development in the heartlands of Cornwall is shattering predicted levels of take up from the business community within months of opening. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34883Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Opening Ceremony at University of Plymouth`s Multi Faith Centrehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34869Visitors to the University of Plymouth's multi faith centre have doubled since a move to new premises - and to mark the success, students, staff and external faith groups are being invited along to an opening ceremony.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34869Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT University`s Gateway employability centre celebrates first year of successhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34861A university careers centre has celebrated its first birthday after 'coming of age' with nearly 29,000 visitors in its opening 12 months. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34861Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT University`s myth-busting work on creepy-crawlieshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34782The University of Plymouth is holding a groundbreaking event for people who have been 'bitten by the bug' and are interested in creepy-crawlies.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34782Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth appoints former Parliamentary Minister as Deputy Vice-Chancellorhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34653Former Labour Minister of State Bill Rammell has been appointed to the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Plymouth. Bill's portfolio will include oversight of the student experience and internationalisation and he will join the University from 01 February 2011. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34653Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Peninsula Arts presents Dominionhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34654Peninsula Arts announces the programme for two unique festivals for 2011, hosted by the University of Plymouth.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34654Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Implant debate comes to Peninsula Dental Schoolhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34649In what is believed to be the biggest debate on the subject of its kind, four dental implant manufacturers will join dental practitioners, academics and students at the Peninsula Dental School for: "Why choose our titanium? The implant debate and your choice."http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34649Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Boost in University`s bid to revamp city landmarkhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34540The University of Plymouth has made another significant step in unlocking the potential of a prominent and historic city centre landmark to benefit the local community. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34540Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Babylab recruits 2,000th baby for language studies!http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34535Brooke Welsford is the 2,000th baby to volunteer to help the Plymouth BabyLab with their research into how children pick up words and start to communicate. Since the age of five months she has been helping researchers at the University of Plymouth BabyLab to study how children's language skills develop.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34535Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Unique conservation course celebrates one hundredth graduatehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34453A pioneering course that aims to create the next generation of global conservationists is celebrating the graduation of its 100th student. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34453Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Chemistry student wins Trainee of the Year on placement in Argentinahttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34489Final year Chemistry student, Charlotte Levy, has been awarded the UK Trainee of the Year Award by the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE).http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34489Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT The 12 Plankton of Christmashttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34452A top scientist who studies microscopic creatures that live in the sea has discovered the "12 plankton of Christmas". http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34452Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT University awards sports scholarships to talented studentshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34386The University of Plymouth has just awarded thousands of pounds to its most talented sports students to help them reach the top of their game.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34386Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Research project begins search for intelligent navigation in remote controlled crafthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34374Academics are to begin the search for a new form of navigation system designed to enable unmanned waterborne vehicles to operate in areas without satellite coverage. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34374Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Students transported abroad at click of a buttonhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34695Language students will feel like they've been transported abroad during their studies thanks to a new state of the art multimedia digital suite.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34695Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT University has the world at its feethttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34701The University has hit the back of the net by becoming one of just a handful of higher education institutions to be awarded specialist status to strengthen its football provision.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34701Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT University one of first to offer specialist new musical instrumentshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34343The University has hit the right note after unveiling a set of new musical instruments rarely seen in British institutions. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34343Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Girl Geeks invited to inaugural dinnerhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34363Local professional women in science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) careers are being invited to the inaugural South West Girl Geeks dinner on Thursday, 9 December.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34363Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Prestigious national appointment for Plymouth research academichttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34335A leading sociology professor from the University of Plymouth is to play a key role in the forthcoming national assessment of research in the higher education sector.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34335Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dementia conferences set out agenda for future of carehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34327The Joint Dementia Strategy and Joint Carers Strategy for Plymouth will be launched at the first of a series of three major conferences at the University of Plymouth.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34327Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT New social network launched by Plymouth studenthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34314A new social network is to be launched to help students connect with others at their own university and eventually across the world.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34314Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Leading UK judge to present annual law lecturehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34303One of the UK's top judges is to deliver this year's annual Pilgrim Fathers Lecture at the University of Plymouth. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34303Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT University joins iTunes Uhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34309The University of Plymouth is now available at iTunes U via University of Plymouth on iTunes U (requires iTunes to access) - a dedicated area of the iTunes Store that offers free audio and video content from leading education institutions. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34309Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT `Leading in Tough Times` seminar heralds launch of the Cornwall Enterprise Institutehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34286A special workshop that will bring together the psychological aspects of leadership with the experiences of world class yachtsman Pete Goss MBE, is set to be held in Cornwall next month. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34286Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT South West schools prepare for debating challengehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34287Schools and Colleges across the South West are polishing up their arguments ahead of a region-wide debating competition in December. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34287Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT University`s knowledge is power for local businesseshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34247The University of Plymouth has been praised by the country's leading business lobbying organisation for sharing its skills and expertise with local companies to help them thrive and maximise their potential. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34247Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Students scoop awards to help them study in Plymouthhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34211Four students have been awarded one of the highly sought after Helena Kennedy Foundation awards to complete their studies at the University of Plymouth. They will each receive a £1500 bursary, funded by the University, and will also have access to mentoring and work shadowing opportunities offered by the Foundation. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34211Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT University lecturers take the high road to explore Scotland`s landscapehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34157Two Plymouth scientists have just completed a series for BBC Scotland about man's impact on the "natural wilderness" of Scotland with clear environmental lessons that apply worldwide which could benefit the landscape in the South West.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34157Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Professor highlights economic impact of marine sciencehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34160Marine science has been identified as one of the key sectors to help provide future growth opportunities and wealth to the city of Plymouth. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34160Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Community Research Awardshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34161Five voluntary and community organisations from Devon and Cornwall have been chosen to work with the University of Plymouth as part of its annual Community Research Awards. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34161Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Pioneering research to reduce coastal floodinghttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34146Coastal areas could be saved from the misery of flooding thanks to groundbreaking new research from the University of Plymouth. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34146Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT New opportunities at postgraduate eveninghttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34137The latest opportunity for those looking for a new challenge to find out about postgraduate study is on offer at the University of Plymouth on Tuesday, 16 November.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34137Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Low carbon conference looking to ignite imaginations in Enterprise Weekhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34117A high profile line-up of business sustainability and innovation experts is set to address a prestigious conference as part of the city's annual Enterprise Week.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34117Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT European project set to open minds to mental health carehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34118A pan-European project has been launched to create a community mental health training programme aimed at improving the skills of frontline social workers and people working in the voluntary sector in primary care.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34118Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Pudsey on campushttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34106The country's favourite bear went back to 'college' yesterday to check out this year's regional venue for the BBC Children in Need party.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34106Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT South West stages the country`s first information session on new European research funding programmehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34119The South West has become the first region in the country to host an information session with the UK Government and the European Commission around the forthcoming evolution of a key European funding programme.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34119Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dementia research reveals most effective supporthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33971Individuals with dementia and their carers find that social contact and support is one of the most beneficial resources that can be provided.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33971Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT National Sailing Championships showcase Plymouthhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33972Over 200 sailors from all over the UK in 130 boats will be competing in the BUCS Fleet Racing National Championships at the weekend.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33972Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT `Burst!` wins students £1,000 Jerwood Prizehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33884Plymouth graduates James Eden and Olly Rooks have won one of only two Student Awards given by Jerwood Visual Arts.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33884Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Romanian authors continue to build cultural bridgehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33887Four acclaimed Romanian authors will be in Plymouth in November to launch new books in the award winning series revealing the country's journey from the aftermath of the First World War to the development of Ceausescu's communism. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33887Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Community project shortlisted for national awardhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33751A regional community project supported by University of Plymouth students has been shortlisted for a prestigious national education award. The RELAYS (Regional Educational Legacy for Art and Youth Sport) project, which aims to inspire and up-skill young people ahead of the London 2010 Olympic Games, has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community Award in the Times Higher Education Awards 2010. The University of Plymouth is working in collaboration wihttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33751Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT New maritime course making waveshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33698The University of Plymouth has returned to its origins by offering a new course equipping people to work on the ocean's waves - in a vital global industry suffering a skills shortage. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33698Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Music technology keeps kids in the classroomhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33653A cross-European project has found that the use of computer music technologies can motivate young people who might otherwise leave school without the basic skills to gain employment.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33653Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Getstats campaign shows how to make sense of statisticshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33637A statistician is someone who, with one hand in the freezer and the other in the fire, says, "On average, I'm fine". A 10-year campaign, getstats, to dispel such misconceptions and enable people to make more sense of statistics will kick off with the first ever United Nations World Statistics Day on Wednesday, 20 October.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33637Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Transport Minister to launch Europe`s first open access regional smartcard back office systemhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33639Transport Minister Norman Baker will formally launch an innovative smartcard back office system for local authorities and transport companies in South West England.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33639Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT University renames library in honour of Charles Seale-Haynehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33586The University of Plymouth has paid tribute to the late Charles Seale-Hayne by re-naming its library after the renowned Devon businessman and politician. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33586Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Teenagers invited to `inspiring` careers and development showcasehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33598Hundreds of teenagers and parents are expected to attend an inspirational annual showcase aimed at helping them to make more informed career and development choices. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33598Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Fast track degree gains professional credentialshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33504The two year fast track BSc (Hons) in Business Management has gained professional approval from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33504Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tips for UCAS applications at University Open Dayhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33477Guidance for prospective students on completing the all important personal statement will be on offer at the next Open Day at the University of Plymouth on Saturday, 16 October.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33477Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth shortlisted for prestigious national education awardhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33408The University of Plymouth has been shortlisted by the Times Higher Education magazine for a prestigious national award in recognition of its commitment to enterprise and entrepreneurialism in the region. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33408Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Economic study reveals University contribution to the regional economy approaching 250millionhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33274An economic impact study commissioned by the University of Plymouth has revealed that the institution contributes nearly a quarter of a billion pounds to the regional economy.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33274Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Exploring missing marine biodiversityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33329Nearly a quarter of a million species have been found in the world's oceans, but around 1,600 new ones are discovered every year.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33329Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Free tickets for University`s World Maritime Day celebrationshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33338The University of Plymouth will pay tribute to the work of thousands of seafarers as part of World Maritime Day celebrations - and it is giving away free tickets to a talk by a former student who is making waves in the industry.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33338Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Devon County Council named `Employer of the Year` as University celebrates enterprisehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33273Devon County Council has been named as the best employer in the region at the University of Plymouth's 2010 Vice-Chancellor's Enterprise Awards. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33273Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Sunday Times names Plymouth `top 3` modern UK universityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33218The Sunday Times University Guide 2011 has named Plymouth as one of the top three modern universities in the UK. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33218Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Sports and recreation `champions` to be awarded colours at commemorative dinnerhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33200Round-the-world yachtsman Conrad Humphreys and Plymouth Albion Rugby Chairman Graham Dawe will be among a distinguished line up of sports and recreation 'champions' to be awarded colours by the University of Plymouth at a special event this month. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33200Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Conference helps businesses get the best from their staffhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33204Coaching is increasingly being seen as a way of developing employees and improving performance in organisations, as well as changing cultures and handling difficult issues.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33204Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Celebrating science and research at its besthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33171A trio of events taking place in the Graduation Marquee on Plymouth Hoe next week will offer the opportunity to experience the breadth of activity and expertise that is covered in both teaching and research at the University of Plymouth. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33171Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Alastair Stewart to receive Honorary Doctorate from University of Plymouthhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33161ITN newsreader Alastair Stewart is to be honoured for his achievements in journalism during the University of Plymouth's Graduation Week for 2010.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33161Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Charles Church comes alive in 360 degreeshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33155The iconic ruin of Charles Church is the setting for a new panoramic film which recreates a computer generated experience of the church in its hey day.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33155Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth only UK partner in marine doctoral programmehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33126The University of Plymouth is to be the only UK-based full partner in a new European marine doctoral programme. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33126Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Solitary premieres in Plymouthhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33118Solitary, an exciting new music theatre production commissioned and promoted by Peninsula Arts, is to be premiered on Monday 13 September, 7.30pm at the Roland Levinsky Building Theatre, University of Plymouth. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33118Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT ICCI 360 Festivalhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33024A head-spinning panoramic programme of films, interactive games, concerts, performance and dance events is coming to a special 360 degree screen in Plymouth this September.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33024Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Gold for conference facilities at University of Plymouthhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33014A prestigious Gold award for Green Tourism has been awarded to the University of Plymouth's conference facilities.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33014Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Total recall - Plymouth leads European project into robot memoryhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33023A multi-million pound project has begun to design a new breed of robot that can form memories and engage in social interaction. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33023Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Conference on personal robots - science fact or fiction?http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32940State of the art robots will be on display at a conference bringing together researchers and industry leaders.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32940Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Albion partnership helps University convert promise into resultshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32685A partnership between the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Albion Rugby Club has been hailed for the effect it has been having on fortunes both on and off the field.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32685Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT University welcomes community groups for research workshophttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32686Nearly sixty charities and community groups attended a first-ever series of workshops to help them understand how research might make a difference to their organisationhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32686Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT National recognition for Plymouth refugee projecthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32673A social care initiative developed by the University of Plymouth has achieved national recognition for service delivery and best practice from the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE). http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32673Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Marine Academy Plymouth launch plans announcedhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32646Having a go on a surf simulator, meeting a real-life baby robot and journeying through outer space are just some of the exciting activities announced for the launch of Marine Academy Plymouth. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32646Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth clears the decks to help students find placeshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32684With record applications for the fourth year running, the University of Plymouth has cleared the decks to make sure that prospective students can find the right course for them. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32684Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cultural Quarter bid to regenerate historic gemhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32492Plymouth's historic Drake's Place Reservoir could once again become a focal point for the community with opportunities for learning, leisure and conservation, thanks to a Cultural Quarter bid for funding to regenerate the area.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32492Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth scientist featured in Canadian documentaryhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32451One of UK's foremost ocean acidification experts has been featured in a film shortlisted for a prestigious international festival award.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32451Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cruise course to be delivered in UK for first timehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32453The University of Plymouth has been announced as the first place in Europe to deliver the world's top professional cruise industry training programme. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32453Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth Graduate Internship Programme now extendedhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32396A graduate internship programme which has successfully recruited more than 140 graduates into roles across the South West has been extended until the end of September.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32396Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth planning for the futurehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32364The University of Plymouth has received provisional accreditation from the Royal Town Planning Institute for a new course aimed at professionals in the South West.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32364Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Award-winning scientist honoured for science ambassador workhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32367An academic from the University of Plymouth has been recognised for his dedication to inspiring young people in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32367Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Royal opening for pioneering Cornish business centrehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34267A revolutionary business centre has been officially opened in Cornwall.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34267Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Move over Donkey Kong - here comes Kodak the Monkey!http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32307A capuchin monkey rescued from captivity could emulate legendary Nintendo star Donkey Kong when he becomes immortalised in his own videogame, to be released on Facebook later this month. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32307Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT National sailing championships set to come to Plymouthhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32036The British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) National Sailing Competition will be held in Plymouth on 6-7 November for the first time in 10 years.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32036Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Student wins inaugural design prizehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32134A final year 3D design student has won the first ever University of Plymouth / Devon Guild of Craftsmen Prize for his innovative bamboo furniture.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32134Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Community research for the real worldhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32037The University of Plymouth is appealing for organisations to apply for its annual awards scheme that matches community projects with academics and research that could help take them forward.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32037Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Students sanguine over D&AD New Blood successhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31743A pair of talented graduates from the University of Plymouth are celebrating after they were awarded a prestigious national arts accolade.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31743Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Devon and Cornwall Business Councilhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31765Business leaders from across the South West gathered at the University of Plymouth, last week, for discussions around how they could engage together on a more strategic level. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31765Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT CENORE birthdayhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31924A joint venture between the University of Plymouth and Flag Officer Sea Training - Hydrography, Meteorology and Oceanography (FOST HM) is celebrating its first birthday.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31924Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Graduate internships helping to generate jobs in the regionhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31423Over 60% of graduates who have completed an internship through the Plymouth Graduate Internship Programme (PGIP) have been retained in a full time post by their employers. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31423Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Leverhulme Research Fellowship award for University lecturerhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31408Dr Gregory Price of the University of Plymouth has secured a prestigious Leverhulme Research Fellowship to conduct research into climate change in the prehistoric era.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31408Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Student develops iFest app for Glastonburyhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31402A successful debut performance at the Glastonbury Festival has earned a digital arts student from the University of Plymouth an endorsement from Apple.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31402Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT University to set sail with new research vesselhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31340Legendary Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott is to be the inspiration behind the name for the University of Plymouth Marine Institute's new high-tech research vessel. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31340Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Duo of National Teaching Fellowshipshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31246Two University of Plymouth professors have been awarded National Teaching Fellowships by the Higher Education Academy.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31246Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Nominations revealed for Vice-Chancellor`s Enterprise Awardshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31249The short-list for this year's Vice-Chancellor's Enterprise Awards has been unveiled with the NHS South West set to defend their Employer of the Year title which they secured at the inaugural event in 2009. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31249Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Let mathematics take you further!http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31203Over a hundred Year 12 students from Devon and Cornwall will be treated to a day of workshops showing them how mathematics can be useful to them in their careers. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31203Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT UK science spotlights ocean acidificationhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31205Two researchers at the University of Plymouth, have been awarded over £200, 000 to investigate how marine animals might, or might not, evolve to cope with living in a warm, high CO2 ocean.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31205Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Turkish delight for scientists who discover a new type of algaehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31183It is less than one hundredth of a millimetre in diameter and has a delicately sculptured silica shell - meet Clipeoparvus anatolicus, a microscopic alga of a diatom genus previously unknown to scientists. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31183Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Times Higher Awardhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31128A week after it was named the 'greenest university in the country' for 2010, The University of Plymouth has won a prestigious award for its procurement work in the region. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31128Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Giant steps help hungry fish to find foodhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31099Hungry sharks, swordfish and other ocean predators have adopted different hunting behaviours depending on how much food is readily available. They use at least two particular methods to detect their next meal, according to research published online this week in Nature.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31099Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Research reveals exotic Henslow Crabs in North Seahttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31097Climate change has led to masses of bizarre swimming crabs invading the North Sea - hundreds of miles from their usual home, new research has revealed.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31097Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT New service to help graduates into workhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31066New graduates are finding the job market tougher this year, as they may be competing with those from last year who are still searching for work. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31066Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT New children`s book provides a tale for the education sectorhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30978A popular author who mentored university students in the production of a new children's book has hailed the social enterprise project behind it as 'unlike anything in the sector'. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30978Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth named top green university in UKhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30837The University of Plymouth has been named as the UK's top university in environmental performance for 2010.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30837Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Explore, dream and discover at University of Plymouth Open Dayhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30829More than 2,000 prospective students from across Europe are expected at the University of Plymouth Open Day on Wednesday 23 June. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30829Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Peat bog restoration methods may harm insect specieshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30830Traditional methods of restoring peat bogs may be doing more harm than good to the diversity of plant and animal life, research has found.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30830Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Arts Degree Showhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30802A solar-powered bamboo radio; a coat stand inspired by Salvador Dali; a paracetamol-infused jam; and a giant man/ant hybrid will all go on public display this month as part of the annual University of Plymouth Arts Degree Show. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30802Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Marine research scientist presents European documentary on ocean issueshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30763Next week a fascinating new documentary on human effects on our oceans will be screened in 130 countries. It is presented by University of Plymouth lecturer Jason Hall-Spencer in his first starring role on European television.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30763Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Fifty Four wins 2009/10 Business Ideas Challengehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30737A pair of young entrepreneurs are setting course to launch a new sailing gear brand after winning the 2009/10 Business Ideas Challenge. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30737Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Getting there by degrees - first national conference to examine fast-track courseshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30709A first ever national conference examining the topical issues of fast-track degrees and flexible learning is set to be staged later this month.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30709Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Stunning Dartmoor celebrated through music and filmhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30712The full orchestral premiere performance of Devon-based composer Nigel Shaw's Dartmoor Symphony will take place at the University of Plymouth on Saturday 12 June, 2010. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30712Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Fifty and counting for University graduate internshipshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30708An internship programme launched to generate jobs has successfully recruited more than 50 recent graduates into positions across the South West. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30708Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Solar-powered bamboo radio could prove a design for life for Madagascarhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30663A design student who has created a blueprint for a solar-powered radio, constructed entirely from bamboo, is hoping her idea will help build a social enterprise opportunity in Madagascar. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30663Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT If you go down to the woods in June...http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30552Families have the chance to search for one of the rarest money spiders in the world and sample the diversity of local wildlife if they take part in the first Bioblitz to be held at Plymbridge Woods. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30552Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT University secures military training contracthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30485The University of Plymouth has formed an exciting international partnership which will see it become the first ever UK University to provide academic training to the Greek Military. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30485Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth leaps 9 places in national university rankingshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30487The University of Plymouth has leapt a record nine places in the Independent Complete University Guide 2010.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30487Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Surf and Space at fourth University Open Househttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30451From simulating surf to sitting back and travelling through outer space - this year's University of Plymouth Open House should have something for everyone.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30451Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Pieces fall into place for community green spacehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30453A unique partnership has been created in Plymouth in a bid to breathe new life into a vacant piece of land adjacent to Plymouth's Drake Circus shopping centre. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30453Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT New Dean to lead PMCDhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30350The Universities of Exeter and Plymouth announced today that Professor Steve Thornton is to be the new Dean of the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (PCMD). http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30350Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT `We Love Looe` - new children`s history book brings fresh perspective to classic taleshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30309A new book has been launched which aims to put a fresh spin on some of the classic myths and legends of the Cornish seaside town of Looe. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30309Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Graduates into Employment IIhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30317An event staged to help graduates in the South West to assess their career and development opportunities has proved so popular that a second one has been arranged.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30317Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Prestigious design honour for student`s sugar-coated medicine ideahttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30297A student who used the bitter pill of taking medicine as the inspiration for a design competition is celebrating a sweet success following a prestigious national award from the Royal Society of Arts.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30297Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT NHS Plymouth and University of Plymouth agree to promotehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30452Two major organisations in the city have agreed to develop closer working to support Public Health teaching, research and enterprise.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30452Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT University hands artefacts to museumhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30186An ornate fireback screen potentially dating back to the 17th century is among a collection of historic artefacts being given a new home at Plymouth City Museum.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30186Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth named as finalist in green university honourshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30090The University of Plymouth has been named as a finalist in the leading national Green University honours. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30090Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth explorer first Brit to North Pole in 2010http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30066Explorer Antony Jinman reached the North Pole on Earth Day on 22 April at 22.05 GMT. He is the first British citizen to reach the North Pole this year.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30066Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Vice-Chancellor invites Plymouth to `explore, dream and discover` in her annual public addresshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30034"Explore, dream, discover" was the Mark Twain-inspired message delivered by the University of Plymouth's Vice-Chancellor in her annual public address to the City this week. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30034Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Lord David Owen set to return to Plymouth for Proprietary Library 200th birthday lecture serieshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30035With the country in election fever, former Social Democrat Party leader Lord David Owen is set to return to his home city of Plymouth to deliver a lecture on his unique study on illness and heads of state.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30035Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT University offers helping hand to graduate job-seekershttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30033Out-of-work graduates are being invited by the University of Plymouth to a special event aimed at helping them to assess their career options, their development needs and to find a job! http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30033Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT New qualification for those working with children launchedhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29996Recent cases have emphasised the need to improve links between different agencies to keep children safe. Now a new course will bring together those working with children in education, health and social work. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29996Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT One million Euro project to study links between art and commercehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29986A one million Euro project has been launched to investigate how commercial producers, artists and consumers have worked together to shape our audio visual heritage.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29986Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT New ideas about how to improve schoolshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29987An expert in new methods of making schools better will be speaking at the University of Plymouth next week.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29987Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT South West pupils set for `festival of chemistry`http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29984Pupils from schools right across the South West region will be gathering for a day-long chemistry challenge at the University of Plymouth later this month. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29984Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Three strikes against climate change battlehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29973We've had our three strikes but we haven't lost the climate change game just yet - that's the message from a leading international scientist who will be delivering a fascinating talk on the world's fight against global warming.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29973Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Old masterpieces revitalised for contemporary film seasonhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29943Hollywood loves a good comeback story - and sometimes it is the films themselves that are resurrected from the dead. In tribute, Peninsula Arts is set to screen five classic films under the banner of 'Revival' - with many of them playing on the big screen in Plymouth for the first time. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29943Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Scientists identify freezing times for Cretaceous dinosaurshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29944Scientists studying fossils and minerals from Arctic Svalbard, in Norway, have discovered evidence that the 'greenhouse' climate of the Cretaceous period was punctuated by a sudden drop in global temperatures.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29944Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Major education conference showcases new learning technologieshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29901Over one hundred educators, practitioners and organisations will come together at a major conference to benefit from best practice in the use of new technology in education. The focus will be on forging links between businesses, communities and educational institutions. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29901Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Scientists warn of jellyfish invasionhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29820Global warming is causing swarms of highly venomous jellyfish to move into waters off the British coast, experts have said. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29820Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Aimhigher South Westhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29828A national scheme that aims to inspire and encourage young people to consider Higher Education has recruited nearly 100 associates in the South West.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29828Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Separating the good from the bad on the internethttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29805How accurate is Wikipedia, and just how much information can you trust on Twitter or Facebook? A European wide project is set to develop a simple template which can allow academics and students to assess how credible information on the web is. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29805Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Funding agreed for European Centre for the Environment and Human Healthhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29751The European Centre for Environment and Human Health (ECEHH), an initiative of the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry - a joint venture of the University of Exeter and the University of Plymouth and the NHS in the South West - has received the investment it needs from the ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) Convergence Programme to begin its work in earnest. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29751Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth researcher has the science lesson X factorhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29699A Plymouth researcher has achieved fame in classrooms across the country after winning a nationwide competition dubbed as 'school science lessons meet the X Factor'.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29699Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Marine Academy Plymouth gets final go-aheadhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29706Marine Academy Plymouth, a multi-million pound state funded academy school has been given the final go-ahead.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29706Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Eco fashion brand shortlisted for enterprise awardhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29694A Plymouth graduate who set up an eco fashion brand just two years ago has reached the finals of the national 'Enterprising Young Brits' competition.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29694Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT New nationwide rural business network launchedhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29745An information and networking service aimed at connecting rural businesses to advice, guidance and each other is being launched by the University of Plymouth. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29745Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth to lead ground-breaking Higher Education business engagement projecthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29693The University of Plymouth is to lead a ground-breaking research project to better understand the new market space that the enterprise agenda is creating for the Higher Education sector - and develop the business models needed to engage with it for social and economic benefit.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29693Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT University gears up for special downhill mountain bike racehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29595The University of Plymouth is gearing up for a mountain bike race with a difference when its city centre campus will be transformed into an exciting racetrack.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29595Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The University of Plymouth Vice-Chancellor`s Enterprise Awards 2010http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29596The University of Plymouth has opened the nominations process for its prestigious awards showcase that recognises outstanding enterprise in the University, the City and the wider South West region. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29596Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Links between trawlers and gannets investigatedhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29585"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea." - Eric Cantona Football legend Eric Cantona knew a thing or two about the feeding habits of seabirds that follow fishing trawlers in the hope of picking up a free lunch. But surprisingly, very little is known about the relationship between fishing boats and scavenging seabirds, nor what might happen to them if plans to ban this practice come into operahttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29585Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT University urges businesses to tap into enterprise fundinghttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29593The University of Plymouth is urging businesses in the region to take advantage of the funding that is available through its innovative Enterprise Voucher scheme.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29593Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT £25 million project to boost Plymouth`s position as a global leader in science, innovation and marine researchhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29543Plymouth's position as a global centre of excellence for science, innovation and marine energy research is receiving a major boost with the announcement today of a £25 million investment plan. This will build new facilities and to transform the way world-leading research in the city is turned into commercial success.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29543Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth`s unique MA in Social Banking wins German Government Prizehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29545Whilst the controversy about excess rewards for senior banking executives continues, a unique University of Plymouth Masters which promotes an ethical use of money has been recognised by the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW).http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29545Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Gravel beach research will ensure sustainable coastal defencehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29514The University of Plymouth has secured a £500,000 research grant to look at the threats posed to the UK's gravel beaches as a result of storm damage and rising sea levels. The aim of the project is to obtain a better understanding of storm impacts on gravel beaches and barriers, and to develop a predictive capability for modelling these impacts.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29514Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Innovation expert presents recession findings at University of Plymouthhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29557One of the authors of a challenging new manifesto on the country's response to the economic downturn has given a keynote speech at the University of Plymouth.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29557Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT `Setting a Course for Tomorrow`http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29493Improving the survival potential of "man overboard" victims and using wind-power to assist merchant vessels are just two of the topics that will be addressed at a special conference at the University of Plymouth this week.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29493Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Beetle drive shows how insects have evolvedhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29454Would you like to have the chance to play Beetle Drive - but one where you get to design your own beetle? Well, scientists at the University of Plymouth have come up with a fun new version of the game that families can play as part of National Science and Engineering Week (NSEW) events at the Museum of Plymouth.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29454Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Egg Racehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29440Around 150 school students from Devon and Cornwall will try to prove they are free range egg-heads when they take part in the University of Plymouth's Great Egg Race next week.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29440Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT First graduate in the South West to have designs on internship opportunityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29432Cornwall-based furniture designer Zoeftig has become the first company in the South West to benefit from the University of Plymouth's new Graduate Internship Programme (PGIP). http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29432Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Arts Graduate Employment Showcasehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29431A host of art industry experts, including the founder of leading women's magazine Grazia, will be coming to Plymouth to advise students and graduates on how they can get creative with their careers.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29431Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall Council strikes deal with University of Plymouth and Tamar Science Park to run Pool Innovation Centrehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29389Cornwall Council is pleased to announce that it has agreed the contract with the University of Plymouth and Tamar Science Park (TSP) to manage the Pool Innovation Centre (PIC) - the first of its kind in the county. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29389Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wildlife corridors not sufficient to ensure species` survivalhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29393Can we predict which species are prone to extinction and which will persist and flourish? New research from the University of Plymouth has shown that the quality of the environment is more important than the area of habitat available for a species to survive.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29393Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Championship Robots support Plymouth Argylehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29347Two international cup-winning 'players of the future' will be in the stands to cheer on Plymouth Argyle (PAFC) when they face Preston North End on Saturday 6 March.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29347Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth and RNLI float partnership to investigate rip currentshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29383The University of Plymouth has teamed up with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to carry out a world-leading scientific investigation into the phenomena of rip currents - strong seaward-flowing currents that frequently occur on beaches and present a major hazard to bathers.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29383Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT University to host Defra minister for `question time` on the marine environmenthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29390The University of Plymouth is to host Defra Minister for the Marine Environment, Huw Irranca-Davies, on behalf of the South West for a special 'question time' on the topic of the marine environment. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29390Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth to host Postgraduate and Professional Open Eveninghttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29325From applied marine science to fine art; international relations to advanced healthcare practice: the University of Plymouth is set to showcase a broad range of postgraduate and continuing professional development opportunities at an open evening this month. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29325Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Sunlight Symphonyhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29305This year's Peninsula Arts Festival opens at sunrise on Friday 26th February 2010 with a unique experience as the University of Plymouth's iconic Roland Levinsky building comes to life with the sounds of the sun playing the architecture as an instrument. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29305Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Golden smile for outstanding dental nursing studenthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29291A dental nurse from Plymouth has been voted 'top of the class' by a national exam board for her results and achievements while she was training. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29291Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT University to host Defra minister for `question time` on the marine environmenthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29744The University of Plymouth is to host Defra Minister for the Marine Environment, Huw Irranca-Davies, on behalf of the South West for a special 'question time' on the topic of the marine environment. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29744Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jinman takes pole position with help from University of Plymouthhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29274Explorer Antony Jinman sets off on an epic journey to the North Pole today (Wednesday) with the help of a major sponsorship deal from the University of Plymouth.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29274Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth scientist rewarded for creative flair in national science photo competitionhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29250A researcher from the University of Plymouth has won £500 worth of photographic vouchers in the inaugural Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) science photo competition.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29250Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Research identifies mechanism that makes cells become tumoroushttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29252Researchers from the Peninsula Medical School in Plymouth (UK), the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, Cornell University in New York, Weil Medical College in New York and the Center for Neural Tumour Research in Los Angeles, have for the first time identified a key mechanism that makes certain cells become tumorous in the brain. The resulting tumours occur most often spontaneously but can also occur in numbers as part of the inherited disease Neurofibromatosis type 2.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29252Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 39 Steps to understanding Ocean Acidificationhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29260Plymouth marine scientists have joined with international colleagues to help educate the public about "ocean acidification," the scientific details of which are intricate and sometimes counterintuitive. Twenty-seven scientists from five countries worked together to produce and distribute a document to provide accessible and accurate answers to the most commonly asked questions about this growing problem. Four of those scientists are engaged in ocean acidification research in Plymouth, UK.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29260Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Public lecture showcases latest marine renewable energy http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29213What's the future for Wave Hub and how will marine renewable energy affect our coastline and fisheries? These issues will be explored as leading University of Plymouth experts offer a fascinating insight into their research next week.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29213Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Revealed: New marine species and habitats under threathttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29214Weird and wonderful new discoveries are continually being made in the unexplored depths of our oceans, but could disappear forever - before we even learn of their existence, warns one of the foremost marine biologists, the University of Plymouth's Dr Jason Hall-Spencer.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29214Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth student skis to successhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29204A student who only took up skiing 12 months ago has achieved an Olympian feat by qualifying for the British National Inter Service and Army Championships.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29204Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth Masters students sweep the board http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29203Three Masters students from the University of Plymouth secured a remarkable 1-2-3 in a prestigious national dissertation competition.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29203Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth to host Piracy conferencehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29178As maritime kidnaps and ransoms continue to dominate news headlines the world over, the University of Plymouth is to host a conference focussing on the growing problem of piracy. Held to Ransom - Piracy in Modern Times, will be opened by keynote speaker, Captain Pottengal Mukundan, Director of the International Maritime Bureau.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29178Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth to research attitudes on seasonal foodshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29142The University of Plymouth has been commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to look into consumer attitudes to foods that are locally in-season. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29142Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT University wins funding for new graduate internship programmehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29143The University of Plymouth has launched a new internship initiative after winning a £400,000 grant from the Higher Education Funding Council for England to generate graduate jobs in the region.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29143Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT University forges transatlantic links with Californian schoolhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29117Students from Endeavour Elementary School in Bakersfield, California are having their art, writing and poetry displayed in the University of Plymouth Rolle building. The work concerns their annual Thanksgiving project, and the children are thrilled that their work is on display where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29117Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT New partnership will promote healthcare innovation in the South Westhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29120Health innovation in the South West will become more effective, thanks to a new government-funded partnership comprising universities, NHS organisations and industry. The alliance of 16 South West organisations, including the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter and the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, will help promote new developments in health.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29120Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth academic invited to co-ordinate prestigious EU arts festivalhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29071A university academic has received a prestigious invitation to co-ordinate an international modern art festival to commemorate Spain's forthcoming Presidency of the European Union.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29071Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT University hosts work and wellbeing conferencehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29083A healthy workforce is the key to a healthy business as the south west's public and private sectors are invited to find out at a high profile work and wellbeing conference hosted by the University of Plymouth and opened by Dame Carol Black, National Director of Health and Work.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29083Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Time Out recognition for contemporary classical music albumhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29028A classical music album co-produced and recorded by an award-winning University of Plymouth musician has received major backing from a leading American magazine. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29028Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth is port of call for prestigious international cruise management conferencehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29050International cruise industry experts will be coming to Plymouth to take part in the second ever International Cruise Conference from 18 to 20 February 2010. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29050Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Marine Academy Principal Designate appointedhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29051The University of Plymouth, Cornwall College and Plymouth City Council, Sponsors of the proposed Marine Academy Plymouth (MAP) have announced the appointment of the Academy's first Principal. Helen Mathieson will join Marine Academy Plymouth in April.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29051Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Young designer wins national award for Salvador Dali-inspired coat standhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29027A coat stand inspired by the work of Salvador Dali has earned University of Plymouth student Lorna Wilby a prestigious national design title. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29027Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT University opens new Gatewayhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30707The opening of the new Gateway facility in January has well and truly put the Careers Service on the map. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30707Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Alice Oswald to visit Plymouth as part of university Literature Serieshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28970Award-winning poet Alice Oswald will be among a host of celebrated writers coming to the University of Plymouth for the Peninsula Arts 'Literature Series' over the course of the next month.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28970Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth plankton set for London exhibitionhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28971An exhibition featuring stunning images of plankton found in Plymouth's coastal waters will form one of the main attractions of a ten month science exhibition in London. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28971Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Drake circus student shopping frenzyhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28854Events Management students from the University of Plymouth have been putting theory into practice by working with Drake Circus to organise a special shopping event. On Tuesday 02 February 2010, Drake Circus shopping centre will be opening its doors to students between 6pm and 8pm. Thirty-two of Drake Circus' stores will be open on the night, as the centre aims to build strong links between itself and the student community.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28854Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Public lecture: The lasting legacy of the MSC Napoli http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28779The University of Plymouth is staging a free lecture by two of the leading experts on the MSC Napoli disaster and the legal and insurance nightmare caused by the scavenging of cargo which was washed up on Branscombe beach.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28779Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT University invests £500,000 in dental researchhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28764The University of Plymouth is to provide £500,000 funding for the Peninsula Dental School to pursue three important areas of research in partnership with the University, it was announced today.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28764Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Science in the Arts and Mediahttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28762Television presenter and naturalist Nick Baker will be opening a series of lectures at the University of Plymouth which will explore the relationship between science, art and the media. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28762Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Scientists pioneer new way to select MPAshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28670A team of scientists led by the University of Plymouth have pioneered a new way of designing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28670Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth announces record student applicationshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29141As UCAS yesterday reported a rise in demand for 2010 university places for the fourth year running, the University of Plymouth has announced its 2010 cycle application figures have reached record figures.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29141Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT New foundation degrees take flight for airline industryhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28639A partnership between Flybe, Exeter College and the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter, has led to the creation of new foundation courses designed specifically for the airline industry. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28639Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth and Falmouth Harbour Commissioners present new award to Plymouth studenthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28628University of Plymouth student Duncan Shaw became the first person to receive an innovative new award from the University and Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) at a postgraduate award ceremony on 18 December. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28628Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Diving beetles hold clues to rare species mysteryhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28612While we know that many species are rare, what largely remains a mystery, is why they are rare. But now University of Plymouth experts have made exciting discoveries that have unlocked some of the clues. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28612Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT International Cruise Conferencehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28480Solving the staff shortfall and reducing the ecological impact of cruise ships are just two of the topics to be discussed at the International Cruise Conference which will take place at the University of Plymouth, 18-20 February 2010. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28480Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT UN report highlights Plymouth`s climate change researchhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28369The University of Plymouth's world-leading ocean acidification research has been highlighted in a United Nations report launched at the end of the Copenhagen Climate Change summit.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28369Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT New research on smart devices and learninghttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28370Steve Wheeler, Senior Lecturer in Education and ICT at the University of Plymouth, will investigate the effects of new smart devices on organisational learning and development when he presents at the national Learning Technologies conference 2010 next month.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28370Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT 2010 Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival brings international artists to Plymouthhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28372World leading solo percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, and a solar-powered symphony, are among an international line of up of acts set to play at the 2010 Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28372Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT National report highlights esafety recommendationshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28273A government report has proposed that teenagers should be taught esafety as part of the core Key Stage 3 and 4 curriculum, following recommendations from the University of Plymouth.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28273Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Seeing heat could prompt energy conservationhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28270Researchers have carried out a preliminary study into the effect on householders who are shown thermal images of heat escaping from their homes - finding it could influence their energy conservation behaviour. Sustainability and psychology experts from the University of Plymouth and Nottingham Trent University identified how thermal images may trigger a reasoning process among homeowners, which could make them more likely to address the problem.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28270Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Humanitarian disasters highlighted by new technologyhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28245The University of Plymouth is using the latest satellite imaging technology to highlight the horrors of human rights abuse and deliberate environmental damage in the most inaccessible parts of the world.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28245Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Ten Tors Orchestra Christmas Gala Concerthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28366The acclaimed mezzo-soprano Juliette Pochin joins the Ten Tors Orchestra and Choir as they return to Tavistock's St Eustachius Church for their popular Christmas Gala Concert on Saturday 19 December, at 7.30pm. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28366Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT University and Cornwall business nominated for national partnership awardhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28367A Knowledge Transfer Partnership between a North Cornwall business and the University of Plymouth has been hailed as the best in the region and nominated for a prestigious national award.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28367Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT University announces sale of Seale-Hayne to charityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28174Seale-Hayne's legacy is secured as the University of Plymouth announces the sale of the estate to the Dame Hannah Rogers Trust.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28174Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ocean report warns Copenhagen Conference that climate change challenge is tougher than fearedhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28151A new report looking at the relationship between the world's oceans and global warming is set to fire a stark warning shot across the bows ahead of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28151Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Christmas Gala Concerthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28153The acclaimed mezzo-soprano Juliette Pochin joins the Ten Tors Orchestra and Choir as they return to Tavistock's St Eustachius Church for their popular Christmas Gala Concert on Saturday 19 December at 7:30pm.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28153Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth enrols Arctic explorer and Nina the Polar Bear for climate change projecthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28137She is two metres long, weighs 300 lbs and is travelling to Plymouth with a warning about climate change. Nina the Polar Bear will be taking up a week-long residence at the University as part of an exhibition looking at the threat that global warming presents to our environment - and how we can take steps to reduce it. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28137Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Christmas Concert - The University of Plymouth Choral Society and Sherwell Chamber Orchestrahttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28138St Andrew's Church in Plymouth will be the venue for a special Christmas celebration when the University of Plymouth Choral Society welcomes a quartet of renowned singers. Soprano Mary Nelson, mezzo-soprano Carolyn Dobbin, tenor Sean Clayton and bass Samuel Evans will all be performing at the event on Saturday 12 December.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28138Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth advises on Marine Bill implementationhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28129The University of Plymouth's leading marine research excellence is being drawn upon to help put in place the major changes required by the new Marine Bill.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28129Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT University joins forces with police in using Airwave to help tackle crimehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28082The University of Plymouth has become only the second Higher Education institute in the country to join forces with the police in using its patented communication system. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28082Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT leading UK judge to present annual law lecturehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28089One of the UK's top judges is to deliver this year's annual Pilgrim Fathers Lecture at the University of Plymouth. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28089Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth hopes for National Enterprise City successhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28091Plymouth finds out today if it is to be officially named as Britain's most enterprising city.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28091Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth named as one of top CSR performershttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28042The University of Plymouth has been named as one of the top performing UK universities according to a major Corporate Responsibility report.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28042Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Robotics Conferencehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28036Football-playing robots, the iCub 'baby' and intelligent cars will all be in the spotlight when an international line-up of scientists and experts gather for a prestigious conference in Plymouth. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28036Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT University to quiz school pupils on their knowledge of geographyhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28037Pupils from across the South West will be coming to the University of Plymouth to compete in a geography quiz with the chance to win a place in the national Worldwise Challenge. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28037Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT University composers to showcase invented instruments at international music festivalhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28033Three composers from the University of Plymouth are to perform at a prestigious Italian music festival with a set of newly-fashioned instruments. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28033Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth set to honour its outstanding sportsmen and womenhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28034From a British record holder in women's powerlifting, to the country's second-best junior cross-country mountain biker: talented student sportsmen and women are set to be honoured by the University of Plymouth at a special event next week.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28034Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Public lecture: Caring for our seashttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28004The devastating effects of plastics pollution, the environmental health hazards facing surfers and the alien species being distributed by ships are to be investigated at the University of Plymouth Autumn Marine Institute Public Lecture. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28004Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT `Meeting the Child` - University of Plymouth and Steiner Academy set to release new reporthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27997The University of Plymouth has teamed up with the Steiner Academy for the launch of a new report that reveals findings from research on aspects of practice in Steiner Waldorf kindergartens.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27997Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Ten Tors Orchestra - The Making of Plymouth Minsterhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27998A celebratory concert to commemorate the designation of St Andrew's Church as a Minster is to be held this weekend.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27998Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Home in on talent at Handmade Househttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27987Christmas shoppers in search of something a little different this festive season need look no further than the original and limited-edition items created by enterprising students of the University of Plymouth. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27987Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Scientists shed new light on seafloor growthhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27988A University of Plymouth-led team of international scientists has pioneered a novel geological technique and used it to shed new light on how the oceans form during 'seafloor spreading', the process that constantly 're-paves' the crust of the Earth's seas. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27988Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth to host visit from Deyang Municipal Government http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27981A delegation from China will be visiting the University of Plymouth and the Tamar Science Park on a United Nations-sponsored fact-finding mission next week.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27981Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth gears up for Enterprise Week - 16-20 Novemberhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27974The city of Plymouth is getting ready for Enterprise Week - and this year it's going global. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27974Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Transport expert set to deliver inaugural lecturehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28009A nationally-renowned academic will be exploring the issue of transport when he delivers his inaugural speech at the University of Plymouth next week. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28009Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT School pupils to visit University of Plymouth for biology workshopshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27913Young students from local schools and colleges will be taking a bug's eye view of the world during a day of biology workshops at the University of Plymouth this week.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27913Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth to host Postgraduate and Professional Open Eveninghttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27914From creative writing to international shipping; sustainable construction to a Masters of Business Administration: the University of Plymouth is set to showcase a broad range of postgraduate and continuing professional development opportunities at an open evening this month. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27914Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth to host Ed Miliband ahead of UN Climate Conference in Copenhagenhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27912The University of Plymouth has been chosen to host a high-profile visit from Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Miliband, MP, on behalf of the South West region on Friday 6 November. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27912Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Award-winning author to launch new issue of `Short FICTION`http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27884Peninsula Arts, at the University of Plymouth, is set to welcome award-winning author Mike McCormack for the release of the third issue of the literary journal Short FICTION. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27884Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth and Plymouth Albion announce new partnership http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27885The University of Plymouth and Plymouth Albion have announced an official partnership to promote and support sport in the city. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27885Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT University to launch landmark collection of Romanian literaturehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27886A 'novel' deal between a British university and the Cultural Institute in Romania has paved the way for a unique collection of literature to be translated into English and released for the first time. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27886Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Distinguished diplomat to deliver keynote lecture on Pakistanhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27841Sir Hilary Synnott, the former British High Commissioner to Islamabad, will be analysing the state of Pakistan and its implication for world affairs when he delivers the 2009 Lord Caradon Lecture in November.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27841Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth and businesses salute Formation Zone as incubation facility reaches capacityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27840A University of Plymouth initiative that nurtures and develops start-up enterprises in the creative industries has reached capacity for the first time since it launched 19 months ago. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27840Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth students invited to the House of Commons to receive Helena Kennedy Foundation bursaryhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27827Two mothers from Plymouth have been invited to the House of Commons on Monday (the 26th) to receive a special bursary that will enable them to pursue their dream of Higher Education.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27827Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Students learn `politics` of scientific research successhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27819There's much more to becoming a successful scientific researcher than textbooks and test tubes, as students discover through a novel new teaching approach being pioneered at the University of Plymouth.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27819Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Tina Pepler to become new Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellowhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27791TV and radio dramatist Tina Pepler will become the University of Plymouth's new Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellow from Monday 19 October. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27791Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Earthquake studies rock science lessonshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27796School science classes will be transformed into earth-shattering learning experiences as the University of Plymouth introduces earthquake monitoring equipment to local classrooms.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27796Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ten Tors Orchestra celebrates the life of Charles Darwinhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27790"It is interesting to contemplate an entangled bank, clothed with many plants of many kinds, with birds singing on the bushes..." Charles Darwin, The Origin of the Species http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27790Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth awarded UK`s first marine academyhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27769The government has announced that Plymouth has been awarded the UK's first Marine Academy. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27769Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth issues invitation to Open Day 2009http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27636Over 2,500 potential students from across Europe are expected to attend this year's Open Day at the University of Plymouth.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27636Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth showcases marine expertise to NERChttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27648The University of Plymouth is to showcase its pioneering marine and environmental expertise to one of the world's most influential research funding bodies.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27648Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth teams up with national charity to beat bullyinghttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27625Fancy volunteering from the comfort of your own PC? The University of Plymouth has teamed up with the UK's leading bullying prevention charity to tackle the growing problem of cyberbullying in the south west.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27625Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Europe`s businesses to benefit from Devon universitieshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27624Businesses across Europe are set to benefit from a new €2million cross-channel collaboration involving the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter. The two universities are working with partner organisations in France and the UK to help academic research deliver business innovation across Europe. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27624Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Climate change and the challenge for shippinghttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27529The stormy seas of climate change and the major challenge facing the shipping industry is the theme of the South West's World Maritime Day 2009 celebration hosted by the University of Plymouth.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27529Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT University set to launch National Citizenship Programmehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27541The University of Plymouth is set to launch a National Citizenship (CPD) Programme which could prove crucial in helping to meet the needs of the country's newest National Curriculum subject.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27541Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Who dares enter the den for the 2009/10 Business Ideas Challenge? http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27589The 'dragon's den' is open for business and the University of Plymouth is looking for intrepid entrepreneurs with enough fire in their belly to pick up the gauntlet. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27589Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT University takes root and STEM approach with launch of business incubators http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27526The University of Plymouth is offering its support to budding entrepreneurs in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics with the launch of a new business incubator facility.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27526Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth leads research project to protect UK coastlinehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27513University of Plymouth scientists are to investigate how ecologically friendly defence technologies can be used to protect the UK's coastline against the effects of climate change.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27513Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Wave Hub expertise showcased to regional businesseshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27505The research team behind the Wave Hub will be showcasing its world-class expertise at a regional business event hosted by the University of Plymouth.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27505Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Liberal Democrats and Labour out front in the Twitter pollshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27507They might be trailing the Conservative Party in the opinion polls but when it comes to using Twitter, the Liberal Democrats and Labour are kings of the House of Commons. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27507Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Leading Plymouth entrepreneur shares business secretshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27500'Exciting, informative and borderline controversial' are just a few words to describe the hotly anticipated talk by nationally renowned Plymouth entrepreneur Chris Dawson as he shares the secrets of his phenomenal success with a captive student audience.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27500Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Vice-Chancellor`s Enterprise Awards 2009http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27498NHS South West has been named the best employer in the region at the University of Plymouth's inaugural Vice-Chancellor's Enterprise Awards. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27498Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT University hosts first major exhibition of Graphic Expressionismhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27487The University of Plymouth will be breaking new ground when it showcases the work of 13 digital artists in the first major exhibition of its type in the UK.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27487Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth stages first Festival of Media Artshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27488Talented students, award winning staff, and distinguished alumni from the University of Plymouth are set to take part in a new festival that blends arts practice with modern media technology. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27488Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT University artists `drawn` from hundreds for prestigious magazinehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27489Two talented illustration graduates from the University of Plymouth have been chosen above hundreds of artists from around the globe to be featured in a prestigious magazine. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27489Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Report on demands of new chemical safety testing lawshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27484The UK does not have enough people and skills-base to meet the demands of rigorous new chemical safety testing legislation.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27484Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Surf science course celebrates 10th anniversaryhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27468The University of Plymouth's internationally renowned Surf Science & Technology BSc (Hons) degree course celebrates its tenth anniversary this month.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27468Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth hosts UK premiere of After the Net (2.0)http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27464Peninsula Arts Gallery at the University of Plymouth is delighted to host After the Net (2.0), an exhibition dedicated to art and technology of highly acclaimed award-winning works by 13 international artists.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27464Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT University gears up for All Our Futures 2 conference on sustainabilityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27449Creating a greener and more sustainable culture in Britain will be one of the key topics under the spotlight at a prestigious conference being held at the University of Plymouth next week.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27449Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth unveils 2009 Honorary Degree Awardshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27451University of Plymouth Graduation Week 2009 will embrace the city's famous spirit of discovery when pioneering polar explorer Pen Hadow and BBC camerawoman turned plastic bag campaigner Rebecca Hosking receive honorary doctorate degrees this month.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27451Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Students take a closer look at electron microscopeshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27431The University of Plymouth is opening its doors to 600 students from Devon and Cornwall and inviting them to take a very close look at science.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27431Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT University to host international Cretaceous conferencehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27404The world-renowned Jurassic Coast is to be showcased to an international scientific audience as part of a high profile research conference hosted by the University of Plymouth.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27404Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT University holds court with law and arts symposiumhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27383Whether it is an Oscar-winning turn from Kate Winslet in 'The Reader', Jack Nicholson chewing up the oak-panelled scenery in 'A Few Good Men', or a John Grisham page-turner by the swimming pool, the nation loves a good legal thriller.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27383Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth awarded national gender equality accoladehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27394The University of Plymouth has received national recognition for its efforts to improve the number of women in top academic science, engineering and technology posts.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27394Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth announces additional student placeshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27354The University of Plymouth has today announced that it is offering an additional 232 undergraduate student places to help fulfil the region's unmet demand for 2009 entry.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27354Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Vice-Chancellor`s Enterprise Awards nominationshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27360PricewaterhouseCoopers, Plymouth City Council and NHS South West are just three of the nominees who will be going head-to-head for honours at the inaugural Vice-Chancellor's Enterprise Awards next month.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27360Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Peninsula Arts raises curtain on its autumn programmehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27361From a performance by one of Britain's leading lights in the field of dance and physical theatre to an exhibition focussing on social networking: The new season from Peninsula Arts at the University of Plymouth celebrates culture from the cutting edge.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27361Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth partners with local businesshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27351A market-leading cash protection business and the University of Plymouth have become the first organisations in the South West to secure funding for a new Government-backed partnership.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27351Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Publication reveals untold stories of HE in FE lecturershttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27315There has been a rapid expansion over the past ten years in the provision of Higher Education courses in Further Education colleges and, for the first time, the untold stories from this emerging sector are revealed in a new book.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27315Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Enterprising solution launched for individuals and businesses battling the `credit crunch`http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27226The University of Plymouth is offering its support to the business community during the economic downturn with the launch of an innovative new voucher scheme. Enterprise vouchers will be redeemable towards the university's services and facilities and could be worth up to £3,500 for eligible businesses and £1,500 for eligible individuals. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27226Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Green agenda awarded international accreditationhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27207The University of Plymouth's commitment to sustainability and the green agenda has been officially recognised with the award of the international accreditation standard for environmental management.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27207Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Engineering award for student`s cost-cutting ideashttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27148A Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Plymouth has won two awards during his Year in Industry placement for helping to make his employer more efficient and profitable. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27148Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Architecture student through to national awards finalhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27149A University of Plymouth Architecture student has been announced as regional winner of the Association of Women in Property (WiP) National Student Awards 2009.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27149Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT National subject centre appoints new directorhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27084A prestigious national subject centre hosted by the University of Plymouth has appointed a leading university enterprise visionary as its new director.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27084Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Pioneering study to improve well-being of Devon carers http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27057The University of Plymouth has just completed a year-long research project aimed at improving the health and well-being of Devon's carer community.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27057Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT New Naval Oceanographic Centre of Excellence announcedhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27041The University of Plymouth has signed an agreement with the Flag Officer Sea Training - Hydrography, Meteorology and Oceanography (FOST HM), to establish a Centre of Excellence in Naval Oceanographic Research and Education (CENORE). http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27041Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Graduate elected chair of largest UK subject associationhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27035A former University of Plymouth student has been elected Chair of the largest subject association in the UK.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27035Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Public and private sector come together http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26920Large public sector organisations in Plymouth have come together to make it easier for small firms to win work from them.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26920Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Enterprising students rewardedhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26872Five students at the University of Plymouth have been given £500 each to help them develop a range of innovative projects in the university's first Student Enterprise Awards.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26872Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth welcomes prestigious space agencieshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26873The University of Plymouth is hosting a special civic reception to welcome senior personnel from the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA this weekend. The agencies' annual summit, as well as an exciting week-long exhibition featuring Bridget - the ExoMars Rover - will also take place at the University.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26873Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Seeking Cardiff`s views on drug-related crimehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26860The opinion of Cardiff residents is being sought by researchers at the University of Plymouth who are studying the public's views on drug-related crime and how it is tackled. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26860Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth lecturer awarded National Teaching Fellowshiphttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26862A University of Plymouth lecturer has been awarded a highly prestigious National Teaching Fellowship by the Higher Education Academy.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26862Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth hosts national school science competitionhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26865The University of Plymouth is hosting the national finals of a prestigious school science competition next week.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26865Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth celebrates enterprise successhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26855Time is running out for people to make nominations for the University of Plymouth's Vice-Chancellor's Enterprise Awards, which will celebrate enterprise excellence.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26855Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT The science of CSI comes to Drake Circushttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26816Researchers from the University of Plymouth and Peninsula Medical School will be bringing the science of CSI to Drake Circus on Thursday 25 June at what is hoped to be the first of a series of 'Science Cafes' in the Plymouth city mall.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26816Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth art students blaze a trailhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26800Having taken the debate 'is it art or is it vandalism?' beyond the campus and into the community, University of Plymouth art students are proudly displaying their final-year degree work to the public from Saturday 20 - Friday 26 June.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26800Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT A picture of successhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26801The University of Plymouth is hosting a presentation on 24 June by photographer Joakim Boren who will be explaining what it is like to travel the world as a commercial photographer. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26801Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT International concert pianist to perform at universityhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26776Acclaimed concert pianist Benjamin Frith will perform with the Ten Tors Orchestra at the University of Plymouth's Roland Levinsky Building on Saturday 20 June at 7.30pm. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26776Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Pro-Chancellor awarded MBEhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26782Barbara Bond, University of Plymouth Pro-Chancellor has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday honours for service to Higher Education. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26782Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Effects of plastic on the environment revealedhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26783A University of Plymouth lecturer is the lead author of a prestigious new Royal Society publication examining the effects of plastics on the environment and human health.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26783Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Rare opportunity to hear two grand pianoshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26738Peninsula Arts is presenting a unique concert for two pianos at the University of Plymouth's Roland Levinsky Building on Wednesday 17 June at 7.30pm.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26738Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Open invite to Open Day at Plymouthhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26693Thousands of prospective students are due in the city later this month to find out more about the University of Plymouth's enterprise vision and how it can enhance their studies and career prospects. They will also get to see the state-of-the-art campus facilities for themselves.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26693Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT A job for the boys? Local health sector needs more menhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26694With unemployment figures at record levels in recent years, men in particular are denying themselves a stable and fulfilling career by not considering opportunities in the healthcare sector - that's the verdict of University of Plymouth health education experts.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26694Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT New Finance Director for University of Plymouthhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26664The University of Plymouth has appointed a new member to its senior team. Sarah Jones, Director of Finance, took up her position on Monday 1 June following a year as Acting Director of Finance, during which she played a key leadership role in the organisation's strategic review. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26664Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Using games to succeed in businesshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26630A workshop showing how business games and simulations can help students to become more enterprising is taking place at the University of Plymouth next month.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26630Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Tall ship voyage `assignment` for marine studentshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26632University of Plymouth students will get the experience of a lifetime as they sail a Tall Ship from Dublin to Holland - as part of their studies.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26632Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT International author reveals oceans in crisishttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26625Discover the shocking truth about the state of the world's oceans as international best-selling author Allana Mitchell presents a special guest lecture at the University of Plymouth. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26625Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Exciting new senior leadership appointments http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26613The University of Plymouth has appointed three new Executive Deans, who will also carry the title of Pro Vice-Chancellor, to further develop and deliver the University's enterprise mission of teaching and research excellence working in partnership with business, the NHS, industry and the wider community in the city, region and beyond.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26613Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Brazil partnership signals research collaborationhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26607The University of Plymouth has launched an exciting student and staff exchange programme with Brazil, which aims to create strong research links between the two countries.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26607Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth avoids compulsory redundancieshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26566The University of Plymouth has successfully completed its Strategic Review without the need for any compulsory redundancies.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26566Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Christopher Cook exhibition comes to Peninsula Arts http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26585An exhibition by Christopher Cook opens at the Peninsula Arts Gallery in the University of Plymouth's Roland Levinsky Building on Saturday 23 May and runs until Friday 3 July.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26585Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT New Marine Institute Director appointedhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26557The University of Plymouth Marine Institute will become recognised as one of the world's leading university-based research institutes - that's the vision of the acclaimed facility's newly appointed director.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26557Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth wins enterprise title - for the second timehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26498Having won the Enterprising Britain South West title, on 16 July the University of Plymouth plays host to the national judging panel.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26498Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT `Encounter` Tate Triennial inspired art exhibitionhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26487Fine Art students at the University of Plymouth invite you to 'encounter' their work as they host a stunning art exhibition at the Royal William Yard (16-22 May 2009). http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26487Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth celebrates North American culturehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26564Peninsula Arts at the University of Plymouth is showcasing a wealth of North American talent to delight audiences on the evening of Wednesday 13 May.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26564Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Third time lucky for Plymouth?http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26470Plymouth has been shortlisted in the regional final of the Enterprising Britain competition for the third year in a row.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26470Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth selected for €55M European marine projecthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26483The University of Plymouth is one of only two UK universities selected to take part in a landmark pan-European marine project worth €55M.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26483Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Vice-Chancellor`s Enterprise Awardshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26486The University of Plymouth has launched its first ever Vice-Chancellor's Enterprise Awards celebrating enterprise excellence in the University, Plymouth and the region.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26486Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT It`s Open House - and everyone`s invited!http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26446The University of Plymouth is holding its biggest ever Open House event - and everyone is invited.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26446Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Using knowledge and skills to beat the recessionhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26459Enterprising graduates and professionals looking to ride out the recession are expected to attend the University of Plymouth's first-ever Postgraduate and Professional Open Evening.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26459Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Groundbreaking Danish composer celebratedhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26444A recital paying homage to the Danish composer Rued Langgard is taking place at the University of Plymouth tomorrow (May 6).http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26444Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Fossil research helps prove mass extinction theoryhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26404Were alleged major extinction events real biological catastrophes or merely the result of gaps in the fossil record? Research by a team of geologists, led by the University of Plymouth, has shed new light on a debate that has divided modern scientists and was recognised as far back as Darwin's Origin of Species. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26404Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Green innovation wins Business Ideas Challengehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26409An innovative idea to convert waste into biomass fuel has won the top prize at the University of Plymouth's Business Ideas Challenge.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26409Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Encouraging the engineers and scientists of the futurehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26401The young engineers and scientists of the future will showcase and celebrate their achievements at a special event tomorrow, Tuesday 28 April, at the University of Plymouth, where organisations attending will range from Babcock Marine to South West Water Ltd.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26401Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Prize-winning soprano joins the Ten Tors Orchestrahttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26402The Ten Tors Orchestra will be joined by acclaimed soprano Ruby Hughes at the Tavistock Music and Arts Festival gala concert at St Eustachius Church, Tavistock on Saturday 2 May at 7.30pm.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26402Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Murder mysteries and space missions enthuse pupilshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26352Solving a murder mystery and completing a top-level intergalactic mission are all in a day's work as the University of Plymouth shows local school pupils that there's more to chemistry than Bunsen burners and periodic tables.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26352Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Forty new full-time research studentships http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26344The University of Plymouth has announced 40 new full-time research studentships starting in October 2009.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26344Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT University transforms waterfront for Marine Weekhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26351Plymouth's Coxside will be awash with over 1000 school children next week as the University of Plymouth hosts the four day marine education event, 'A World of Science at Sea' (27-30 April 2009). Police diving teams, marines, coastguards and yachting race legend Conrad Humphreys and his Blue Project Ambassadors are among those who will be on-hand to educate and enthuse pupils from across Devon and Cornwall.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26351Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT New director of marketing and communicationshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26337The University of Plymouth has made an 'outstanding' appointment to its senior team: Jane Chafer, 41, will join Plymouth as Director of Marketing and Communications on 1 September 2009. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26337Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT City`s new memorial sculpture unveiledhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26326A new sculpture unveiled tomorrow, Thursday 23 April, at the University of Plymouth is both a lasting memorial to the men, women and children who perished in the 1941 bombing of the air-raid shelter on what is now the university campus and symbol of hope for the city.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26326Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT HR courses at Plymouth reaccredited by the CIPDhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26330Leadership and human resources courses offered by the University of Plymouth's Business School have been reaccredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26330Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Who will make it through the Dragon`s Den?http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26332The wait is almost over for the finalists in a competition which aims to uncover new business ideas and help turn them into reality.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26332Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT From backbench to lab benchhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26272Linda Gilroy MP will be swapping legislation for a lab coat, when she visits the University of Plymouth on Wednesday 15 April as she joins psychology academic, Dr Jeremy Goslin as part of a unique 'pairing' scheme run by the Royal Society - the UK national academy of science.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26272Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT University helps the region to beat the recessionhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26287The University of Plymouth has been awarded £425,000 in Government funding to help businesses tackle the effects of the recession, it was announced today by the Higher Education Funding Council and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26287Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Student enterprise competition goes to the wirehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26262The UK's biggest student enterprise competition ended with a nail-biting finish between the Universities of Plymouth and Ulster.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26262Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT International appointment for Plymouth scientisthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26229A University of Plymouth lecturer has become the first UK member elected to the governing body of one of India's most prestigious scientific organisations - securing the position ahead of some of the country's leading scientists.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26229Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Leading the way in student enterprisehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26189Students from the University of Plymouth are bidding to win a national entrepreneurship competition for the third time. Teams from the University have won the FLUX competition - the biggest student enterprise event in the UK - for the past two years. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26189Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Marine science for a changing worldhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26112How can the marine environment benefit our physical and mental health? Could understanding rip currents help save lives? What impact will the Wave Hub have on our coast line? These are just a few of the topics that will be discussed as the Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership (PMSP) showcases pioneering research at its first-ever research symposium, 'Marine Science for a Changing World'. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26112Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Get a wriggle on for national soil and earthworm surveyhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26129Try your hand at worm identification or learn how to test the health of your garden soil by taking part in the first-ever national soil and earthworm survey.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26129Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth honours Yukio Ninagawahttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26096An internationally acclaimed theatre director is to receive an honorary doctorate of arts from the University of Plymouth at a special ceremony on Thursday 26 March.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26096Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Enterprising student gives uplift to lingerie businesshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26097Plymouth's only independent lingerie boutique has received a stunning new look, thanks to the skills of an enterprising postgraduate student, boosting the business's prospects as well as her own.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26097Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Learning how to stay safe onlinehttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26095Students from seven schools in Devon and Cornwall are celebrating their achievements as ambassadors in 'e-safety' for their peers this week and will be meeting the Head of Online Safety from Becta, the government agency leading the national drive to ensure the effective and innovative use of technology throughout learning.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26095Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT University helps local schools `crack` internet safetyhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29010The University of Plymouth will be helping over 150 local teenagers to crack internet safety as its computer experts host an Information Security and Privacy Workshop next week.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29010Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth `clears` diary for record A level applicationshttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27350The University of Plymouth is 'Clearing' its diary for a busy A level results day as it announces record application figures.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27350Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Students selected for Sri Lankan Entrepreneur reality competitionhttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33013Two students from the Plymouth Business School will be jetting off to Sri Lanka this weekend to take part in a reality TV enterprise competition. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33013Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT International appointment for Plymouth scientisthttp://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26227http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26227Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Research presents health sector climate change best practice `blueprint`http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28271As the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit gathers momentum, new research presents a blueprint for how the UK's health sector can successfully address the effects of climate change on the communities it serves.http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28271Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT